The word servo has become synonymous with the words servomotor, servomechanism, and servosystem to indicate a closed-loop controlled system. A servo is most simply defined as any driven mechanism ...

What is a closed loop control system? A closed loop control system is a mechanical or electronic device that automatically regulates a system to maintain a desired state or set point without human ...

In 2012, Automation World published an article looking at the decision factors faced when choosing electric or pneumatic actuators. More than a decade later, manufacturing engineers and OEMs still ...

Closed-loop control of stepping motors integrates feedback from position or current observers to achieve high precision, rapid response and robustness against load disturbances. Unlike traditional ...

AutomationDirect has added LS Electric PHOX servo systems that operate with 24-80 VDC input power and accept a wide variety of control inputs. These flexible systems are suitable for both single-axis ...

In a corner of the workshop, the yellow light of a halogen lamp illuminated a small metal part.The chief developer used ...

Variable-speed pump drive technology that matches pressure supply to demand is creating the ability for energy-efficient hydraulics to produce energy savings in the range of 30 percent to 80 percent.