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title: In Motion | December 2025
description: In the December of In Motion, we explore PID controller tuning, ORCA motor thermal management, and Iris Dynamics' new hardware mounting tutorial.
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# [In Motion | December 2025](https://irisdynamics.com/inmotion-newsletter/in-motion-december-2025)

 Written by [Iris Dynamics](https://irisdynamics.com/inmotion-newsletter/author/iris-dynamics) | Apr 10, 2026 4:13:43 PM

In *In Motion *December, we explore the precision of motion control with an in-depth look at achieving enhanced position tracking through PID controller tuning. We've also published a comprehensive article on thermal management and its critical role in ensuring the optimal operation  of ORCA™ motors. Additionally, we feature a new instructional video detailing the process for properly mounting our hardware. Enjoy our holiday video and happy holidays!

## Tuning ORCA™ Motor's PID Controller || Achieving Enhanced Position Tracking

## <https://irisdynamics.com/technical-notes/tn251205-enhancing-position-control-pid-tuning>

Are you trying to improve your ORCA motor's ability to accurately follow position targets under load, during fast motions, or in vertical mounting? This [technical note](https://irisdynamics.com/technical-notes/tn251205-enhancing-position-control-pid-tuning?utm_campaign=Monthly%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8I2n3e9PYfcpow3klrHruU5DbKzfIfykevi8UuyWksxW2YfRK6hdqufL8dtmyaIuLhGV1B) will explain how to resolve this with proper PID tuning. ORCA motor's fast PID control loop minimizes latency, enhance motion quality, enable finer control and improve overall system performance.  

[READ THE TECHNICAL NOTE](https://irisdynamics.com/technical-notes/tn251205-enhancing-position-control-pid-tuning)

## Thermal Management  || Key Principles & Mitigation Strategies for Smart Linear Motors

## <https://irisdynamics.com/articles/thermal-management-key-principles-and-mitigations-for-smart-linear-motors>

 

Does your application require continuous force output and high-duty-cycles? Understanding [thermal performance and management](https://irisdynamics.com/articles/thermal-management-key-principles-and-mitigations-for-smart-linear-motors?utm_campaign=Monthly%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8I2n3e9PYfcpow3klrHruU5DbKzfIfykevi8UuyWksxW2YfRK6hdqufL8dtmyaIuLhGV1B) is essential for selecting the right motor and system configuration, ensuring reliability and avoiding unnecessary cost. An overheating system can shorten component lifespan, cause unexpected downtime and compromise performance. This whitepaper explains how to prevent thermal overload, improve cooling and design systems that maintain continuous force output. 

[READ THE PAPER](https://irisdynamics.com/articles/thermal-management-key-principles-and-mitigations-for-smart-linear-motors)

 

 

## How to Mount an ORCA Motor

<https://irisdynamics.com/tutorials/how-to-mount-an-orca-motor>

[Properly mounting](https://irisdynamics.com/tutorials/how-to-mount-an-orca-motor?utm_campaign=Monthly%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8I2n3e9PYfcpow3klrHruU5DbKzfIfykevi8UuyWksxW2YfRK6hdqufL8dtmyaIuLhGV1B) your ORCA motor is essential to its stability and function in your design solution. ORCA motors are capable of high speeds, vigorous motion, and high-frequency vibration, ensuring that they are attached securely to a stable surface is necessary. In this tutorial, we will cover some of the basics of mounting an ORCA motor to a fixed surface and some general best practices when it comes to mounting. 

[WATCH THE TUTORIAL](https://irisdynamics.com/tutorials/how-to-mount-an-orca-motor)

<https://irisdynamics.com/tutorials/how-to-operate-your-orca-motor-in-kinematic-mode><https://irisdynamics.com/meet-at-abcmi-2025?utm_campaign=Monthly%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9LzVGg1hAJJvL1HtDY_etocxbJFmZzkwMznYNjXaUZWWlSF9ibHrIjaCWk6mLbJ3SheC6W>

 

## Happy Holidays from Iris Dynamics

## The Holidays Are Tough, So Are We

<https://irisdynamics.com/news/2025-a-year-of-smart-actuation-in-action>

# Don't Miss Out on 2026 News & Updates

We're thrilled with what innovations and advancements to our technology we'll be releasing in this upcoming year. Be the first to know, and don't miss out on important news & updates, by signing up for our monthly In Motion newsletter!

 

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