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February 21, 2008

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Multi-axis systems turn custom into standard

 

Multi-axis systems turn custom into standard Special machine construction and standardization: — this used to be a contradiction. Here is how one manufacturer developed a modular system to assemble handling systems with standard and custom components.

Schiller automation systems are used in the production of semiconductors in all clean room classes, in microelectronics processes, and in the production of solar cells and Smart Cards. Schiller recently chose camoLINE from Rexroth for its custom equipment. The camoLINE modular system covers commonly used handling tasks with flexible components from linear motion and assembly systems, pneumatics, drives, and controls. More>>

Mechatronic Blog

Steve Meyer
President, Solid Technologies

 

Time and Technology March On

Time and Technology March On

Motion Control used to be its own unique domain in the control world. People tended to leave you alone. Few understood it. And because there were so many problems, many avoided it. Don’t get hooked up with to it.

So control most of the major technologies grew up on their own. CNC’s first developed in the 1950’s were definitely their own thing. Very complex math engines that were used to manage metal cutting operations to make complex strucutres. Modern aircraft would be pretty much impossible without the incredible precision available through CNC’s. More>>

Features
Modeling Mechatronic Systems

Modeling Mechatronic Systems

The lesson of ancient Babel still resonates through the halls of design firms today: if you really want to screw up a project, make sure that everyone working on it speaks a different language. Having a common technical language to express design concepts and plans is essential to enabling a team of engineers to work together.


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Better Software Toolshelp Machine Builders Reap the Benefits of Mechatronics

Better Software Toolshelp Machine Builders Reap the Benefits of Mechatronics

Newer software programs intended for machine builders take advantage of mechatronic principles and easily blend the necessary and different engineering disciplines.
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The Evolution of Motion Programming Devices

The Evolution of Motion Programming Devices

Here’s a closer look at software development for programming motion systems and how these choices affect software reusability.
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On-Wafer Evaluation of MEMS Devices

On-Wafer Evaluation of MEMS Devices

Testing at Earliest Stages in Development Can Help Lower Costs of Microelectromechnaical Systems.
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Mechatronics? Present and Future

Mechatronics’ Present and Future

Having just gotten back from the annual extravaganza known as the Consumer Electronics Show, I’m happy to report that the outlook for mechatronics is definitely positive. The integration of electronics and mechanical systems was clearly in evidence at CES, on both the micro and macro level.
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