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The article provides instructions on implementing a proportional-integral (PI) controller using an 8-bit microcontroller. Advantage in size, cost and programming make the 8-bit microcontroller suitable for use in PI controllers. The design was used in controlling actuators such as DC gear motors. PI controllers are commonly use in the process-control industry because of its effectiveness and simplicity in structure.

Analyzes the preparations of Japan and the United States for the nascent market for micro-electromechanical systems (Mems). Japanese government support for research on Mems; Leadership of the United States and Europe in developing the Mems technology.

The article evaluates several industrial equipment including the Edison modular knifeblade fuse blocks from AutomationDirect, the Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions miniature stepper motor linear actuator, and the PKP Series stepper motors with electromagnetic brake from Oriental Motor USA Corp.

The article focuses on the potential of using motion control for robotics fingers and hands. Noted is one challenge to the application of robots in automated assembly. A description of a prototype version of the first direct drive servo motor robotic finger from SMAC Moving Coil Actuators is presented. Also cited are application areas for moving coil actuators such as product testing for smartphones and beveling of glass.

The article provides information on engineering products which include the compact SLS sealed linear actuator from Bell-Everman, the CANATL Series varistors from AVX Corporation and the SKINTOP CUBE MULTI cable bushing from Lapp Group.

The article discusses the innovations being undertaken on actuators involving new polymer materials, performance and energy efficiency. Topics covered are the conversion from hydraulics or pneumatics to electric servo drives for better control, efficiency and noise reduction, the use of mechatronics and cushioning technology in cylinders and multi physics software that help in the design of Microelectromechanical system (MEMS) actuators and sensors used in automobiles, smartphones and tablets.

The article offers information about products used in automation and control, and materials and assembly, including the AG25 actuator from mechanical engineering company SIKO, the linear roller cages and guides from pneumatic equipment manufacturer Tschudin and Heid, and the brazed carbon fiber with titanium honeycomb capability from carbon and ceramic product manufacturer Morgan Advanced Materials.

The article discusses the role of mechanical actuator performance in linear motion systems. Topics discussed include several ways that linear actuator hardware may experience errors, the need to understand the motion control coordinate system and types of structure that linear actuators may need upon which the actuator components are mounted or attached.

The article evaluates the L2X drop-in system by Ewikon, E-DRive electric valve-gate actuator by Mold-Masters, and Dubbed Bacchus hot runner system by D-M-E.

The article offers information on the Max Jac actuator from Thomson.

The article reviews the AMI Quick Mount Agitator Drive from American Machining Inc., the Amacoil-Uhing Model RG3 linear drives from Amacoil Inc., and the from the single-axis actuator control solutions (ACS) from Tolomatic.

The article discusses the importance of choosing the best actuation technology to reduce energy consumption and emissions. It states that global energy trends affect the functionality and efficiency of actuation systems. Hydraulic actuators are composed of a hydraulic pump that supplies a regulated flow of fluid to the hydraulic cylinder to move the piston.

The article discusses the benefits from using integrated piezoelectric flexure actuators. The actuators offer an enhanced level of performance and convenience for semiconductor designers. The materials are also helpful when it comes to positioning structures due to their small lead-zirconate-titanate (PZT) ceramic parts.

The article offers a preview of 2013 fluid power/motion control parts and components including the PITTMAN AB Series brushless servo motors from Pittmann, the SureGear PGA high-precision gear reducers from AutomationDirect, and the DGII Series hollow rotary actuator from Oriental Motor.

The article gives information about several products including Nippon Pulse's Green Drive linear actuator, ACS Motion Control's EtherCAT-based SPiiPlus Soft Control Platform software, and AutomationDirect's tubing and fittings for its NITRA line of pneumatic components.

The article focuses on the use of electromechanical systems in precision motion applications. It states that pneumatic systems often are less expensive than electromechanical actuators, controllers, and motors if the bill of material costs are compared, but payback occurs within one to two years when operating, service, and installation costs are considered. It talks about challenges in precision motion applications in environments that have temperature changes or are very hot or cold.

The article offers brief information on several engineering products including the airless atomizing nozzles from The Lee Co., the TMS 9250 Torque Measurement System with non-contact digital telemetry technology from Honeywell International Inc. and an Airpel Plus, the newest line of high performance, low friction air cylinder actuators from Airport Corp.

The article discusses the significance of the application of integrated power and control electronics on motors and actuators to the production processes. It states that the application has a bigger advantage for large scale production facilities particularly automotive productions with more expansive production lines. It mentions that the smart actuators simplifies the control but most of all, it can standardize controls so that same control could be used for headlights and fans.

The article discusses the aspects of piezoceramic motors and actuators which would represent an important improvement over conventional electromagnetic motors. It states that the factors to consider in the medical device's product development will include heat generation, size of the equipment, and power sources. Moreover, it notes that the pieozo actuator is a type of solid-state actuator based on the change in shape of a piezoelectric material.

The article evaluates several motion control equipment including LA35 robust actuator from LINAK, Sai Line industrial switches from Weidmüller and Mechanical Torque Limiter series ESL from R+W America LP.

The article evaluates several products including Series 40TL tank level sensor from Red Valve Inc., SKF rotary actuators from SKF USA Inc., and NEBS filter media from Universal Air Filter.

The article evaluates several electronic products including the ARCA electrical enclosure from Fibox Enclosures company, the LA36 electric actuator from LINAK company, and the Blue Fusion Model 5300 programmable controller from Control Technology Corp.

The article evaluates several motion control products including flexure couplings from Helical Products Co. Inc., linear actuators from J.W. Winco Inc., and Silverpak 23CE Package from Lin Engineering Inc.

The article presents information on several new motion control devices. EADmotors' new P15 series DC linear actuator offers simple linear actuation with constant linear force throughout its entire travel range. CRWU, CRWU-R, and CRWU-RS are part of the new range of rolling guide units offered by Ondrives. Micronor Inc.'s new ergonomic handheld pendant, MR175, has a full complement of controls and a choice of serial or hardwired interface.

The article presents information on various engineering design innovations. Designed for applications where limited space is a factor, the MAS10-256-G is reportedly one of the smallest absolute rotary encoders in the industry. Haydon Switch & Instrument Inc.'s (HIS) size 8 captive linear actuator is designed with an HIS patented integral anti-rotation mechanism. It is suitable for applications in which external anti-rotation methods would be difficult or impossible to employ. Another development is the PAF600F280 series is designed as a high-efficiency family of 600W full-brick dc-dc converters with a nominal input of 300V dc. They are suitable for systems using distributed high-voltage dc power architecture and for users designing custom off-line power supplies.

Features several motion control/power transmission devices in the U.S. Features of the Concept 129 Precision Driller/Router from Excellon Automation Co.; Availability of the Thomson Sweeper Head Lift actuators from Danaher Motion Co.; Power requirements of the model MMP.PDSF80-12V.018.1 gearmotor from Midwest Motion Products.

Features products related motion control and power transmission devices in the machinery industry in the U.S. as of October 2004. Introduction of the electric actuators engineered for customer convenience from Bray Controls; Flexibility of the new ballscrews for precision applications from Modbus-IDA; Accuracy and precision of the F210 high-speed vision sensor system from Omron Electronics LLC; Others.

Presents information on several fluid power equipments. Gear pumps by Viking Pump Inc.; Computational fluid dynamics software by CFX; Actuator by Bimba Manufacturing Co.; Brake controller by Dover Flexo Electronics Inc.; Positioning controller by Festo; End effectors by Firestone Industrial Products.

Features several products offered in the U.S. engineering marketplace, as of February 2002. Liquid Crystal Display module from Optrex America Inc.; Keyboard and controller from CTI Electronics Corp.; Rectangular hydraulic actuators from Mack Corp.; Temperature control valves from Watts Regulator Co.

Focuses on the use of electric actuators in the Green Bank Telescope (GBT) at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory of the United States National Science Foundation. Design of the GBT; Design consideration for the accuracy of the telescope; Features of the actuators used in GBT.

The article addresses the drivers to the increasing demand in specifications for industrial linear actuators and looks at how manufacturers are adapting their products in response to the trend. Topics covered include the applications of industrial actuators, an overview on how the Ingress Protection (IP) rating, which is used to specify the environmental protection -of electrical equipment, works and the common misconception with IP ratings.

The article reports on the landing and ascent of a 510-kg space-craft called Hayabusa. It notes that this successful landing and ascent was achieved through electromechanical actuators and propulsion system. It was in 2003 when Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched Hayabusa. Hayabusa returned to Earth after reaching Itokawa on September 12, 2015.

The article offers information on design engineering products, including the 8-channel Mini PCI-Express Frame Grabber designed for video surveillance from Sensoray, IEPE Accelerometer with low-pass filtering for automotive and flight testing applications form Meggitt Sensing Systems, and RSA-HT Rod-style Actuator for hydraulic replacement.

Presents a list of companies in the United States that manufacture linear actuators. Components; Electrical; Hydraulic; Hydro-pneumatic; Pneumatic; Solenoids; Thermal; Universal; Valve; Voice coil actuators.

The article evaluates several publications related to engineering. IEC-type Super Magnet large-frame and Orange Line small frame families of contactors and starters are detailed in brochure. Linear and rotary voice coil actuators are the subject of the "Voice Coil Actuators Applications Guide." Air conditioners for use with control panels and enclosures feature closed-loop cooling that keeps ambient air outside the enclosure.

Features product literature from a variety of engineering equipment manufacturers. Automation systems from Enerpac; Actuators from BEI Motion Systems Co.; Belt drive components from BRECOflex Corp.; Hardware parts from Seastrom Manufacturing Co. Inc.; Polymers from Hoechst Celanese; Thermocouples from ARi Industries Inc.; Filter products from Pall Industrial Hydraulics Corp.

Presents several automobile related products from various firms in the U.S. Assessment on the quality of the ball bearings from Eastern Air Devices Inc.; Durability of the actuators from Duff-Norton Co.; Availability of the liquid crystal polymer socket from Samtec Inc.

The article reports on the latest innovations on sealing technology. Seal products give solution to the problems regarding pressurized liquids and gases and keeping an environmental-friendly operation. The aircraft landing gear systems include shock absorbers, retraction actuators, locking braces and the others to provide support to aircraft procedures.

Presents various products and devices for engineering-related activities and profession in the U.S. as of April 24, 1989. Features of the stepper motor control board, manufactured by Haydon Switch and Instrument Inc.; Applicability of CONROD, a computerized connecting rod-bend-and-twist gage, manufactured by A.G. Davis Gage and Engineering Co.; Capability of the planetary rotary actuators, designed by Helac Corp.

Features equipment and supplies of interest to industrial engineering available as of January 1989. Modern Suspension Systems Inc.'s Vari-Flex line of shock absorbing casters; Portescap U.S. Inc.'s linear actuator; Southco Inc.'s fastener; Torque Transmission's thrust bearings; Orange Research's pressure gauges; Vortec Corp.'s Model 900 Flo-Grain blowoff nozzle.

The article evaluates several motion control products including Hydraulic coupling from Tuthill Coupling Group, LX series actuators from Misumi USA Inc., and super ion air knife from Exair Corp.

The article evaluates several engineering instruments including ElecTrak Pro linear actuators from Danaher Motion, MEMS flow sensors from Omron Electronic Components LLC, and Cardinal pumps from Unifin International Inc.

The article evaluates several motion control devices including linear actuators from Haydon Switch & Instruments Inc., Linear Position Transducer Catalog from Novotechnik U.S. Inc., and UEIPAC series Programmable Automation Controllers from United Electronic Industries Inc.

This article reports that graduate students at the University of Washington, Adri´n Gamboa, Jone Chung, and Chris Morris, have developed a new type of micro pump that will circulate a cooling fluid in space-based electronics. The design of those tiny pumps, which require no moving valves, has earned Gamboa, Chung, and Morri's the "Design News/ANSYS College Student Design Engineering Award." Scientists of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration have, reportedly, been engaged in the heat-removal project started at MicroEnergy Technologies, a research and development company that develops heat transfer systems. They were in search of a miniature pumps that help remove heat trom electronic components. And the said micro pump has been claimed to be the suitable one. A prototype system now removes 35W of heat, and the system designers aim to reach 100W. Gamboa, Chung, and Morris, who are now engaged with this project, are trying to achieve this target.

Evaluates products for motion control or power transmission applications. TempoGuard II explosion proof sensor housing from MTS Sensors; ScrewRail linear actuator line from Kerk Motion Products; CD Couplings from Zero-Max.

Reports on the market potential of electric servo-based weld gun actuators in the automobile manufacture to provide infinite positioning. Features of the actuators; Cost; Design.

Features several motion control and power transmission equipment. Rolling-ring drive assemblies from Amacoil Inc.; G250 Right Angle Gear Box from RAE Corp.; Non-captive linear actuator from Haydon Switch & Instrument Inc.

Focuses on the benefits of a change from electromechanical to servohydraulic actuators to a glass bending system. Components of hydraulic actuators; Use of curved glass panels; Process of producing glass panels.

Covers information on products for power transmission and motion control as of January 22, 2001. Features of the rotary voice coil actuator from BEI Kimco Magnetics; Introduction of self-lubricated bearings from Peer; Description of the flexible couplings from Stock Drive.

The article reports that the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich is developing adaptive furniture that works on the macroscopic scale and moves using modular robots. Actuators in the robots would allow many kinds of basic movement, including locomotion. The two major hurdles to building a robot are the mechanical design and the control. The Institute's adaptive furniture or salamander robot demonstrated how sophisticated the behavior of a relatively simple set of circuits can be.