For manufacturers dealing with high precision, granite-based, multi-axis motion systems, two primary choices exist. One option involves designing a motion system where the granite base becomes an ...

Over-engineered automation systems create hidden costs and delays. Right-sizing, openness and resilience offer a smarter path ...

Schaeffler unveils motion technology at CES 2026—robotics actuators, AI-ready components, automation & EV systems.

Designers of conveyor systems and other motion-control systems have long been forced to choose productivity over flexibility. That is because conventional motion systems use a strictly mechanical ...

More of the automation world is getting on board with a new generation of motion-control and servo-drive technology: “cabinet-free,” or distributed, control and drive systems. In today’s automated ...

Feedforward control represents an essential strategy in modern motion systems, where anticipated disturbances and system dynamics are counteracted by pre-calculated control inputs. This proactive ...

Accessibility of ultrafast lasers is increasing, with researchers, OEM tool builders and system integrators leveraging the power of these devices in a range of applications. Image Credit: PI (Physik ...

EtherCat®-based high performance motion controllers play a key role in precision automation of highly accurate handling and alignment applications, such as those in laser and materials processing, ...

Allison Transmission (ALSN) announced it has completed its acquisition of the Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems business of Dana (DAN) for ...

The Sony mocopi offers an accessible, capable alternative for entry-level use, proving handy for animation, VR, and more.

Atomic Motion Systems have announced their intentions to add HMD support (starting with the Oculus Rift) to their motion simulator platforms to create the ultimate in motion feedback. One of the many ...