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May 5, 2008

Controlling the World\'s Largest Machine

Controlling the World\'s Largest Machine

To control the world's largest machine, the Large Hadron Collider, CERN engineers chose programmable automation controllers (PACs) based on NI LabVIEW and implemented a critical control system that synchronously positions more than 500 motion axes. View the case study.
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Freescale motor controller microprocessors available at Digi-Key

Freescale motor controller microprocessors available at Digi-Key

From Digi-Key, Freescale microcontrollers offer solutions for controlling variable speed and multi-phase motors. The MC908MR series of flash-based microcontrollers has a 6-channel PWM on chip providing a 3-phase motor solution. For complex speed, position, and torque control, the 56F8300 family is the ideal solution.
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Free Resource Kit: Getting Started with NI Tools for Mechatronics Applications

Free Resource Kit: Getting Started with NI Tools for Mechatronics Applications

Download this mechatronics resource kit to learn how you can use NI tools to integrate mechanical design, control design, simulation, sensing and actuation, signal processing, and electronic design.
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Mechatronics in the OR

 

Mechatronics in the OR In 1981, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back featured a scene in which autonomous robotic surgeons attached a mechanical hand to Luke Skywalker after his climactic battle with Darth Vader. Real-life autonomous robotic surgeons are still just fiction, but a new breed of medical machines is taking advantage of robotic concepts to aide surgeons with complex medical procedures. Combining sophisticated and reliable electronic control systems and high-level design software with advanced mechanical elements has improved procedural safety and patient comfort level.
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Steve Meyer
President, Solid Technologies

 

One Size Never Fits All

One Size Never Fits All

Sometimes a lot is made of new technology. There is a tendency to talk about the next big thing in whatever field as "The Solution". But there's rarely just one solution that works for everyone. More>>

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Control Considerations in Mechatronics

Control Considerations in Mechatronics

Critical to any mechatronics system is the control. One of the newest controllers is the programmable automation controller. Here are tips on selecting one for your specific application.
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Properly Manage heat and time for Better Duty cycle

Properly Manage heat and time for Better Duty cycle

In mechatronic designs, it is critical to manage motor heat dissipation as excess heat can affectthe accuracy of a system's mechanical components. A thorough understanding of motor thermal characteristics can ensure your brushless servomotors enhance overall system operation.
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# 5 Design Challenge and Solutions for Machine Builders

# 5 Design Challenge and Solutions for Machine Builders

Intense competition is putting pressure on machine builders to deliver machines with higher throughput, reduced operating cost, and increased safety.
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Ensure Gear Reducerscontribute to System Efficiency

Ensure Gear Reducerscontribute to System Efficiency

More than $30 billion is spent on electricity dedicated to electric driven systems, of which, nearly 70% goes to motor systems. There are ways to reduce this cost in your motion based mechatronics system.
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