Addressing the key questions about the role of actuators in medical testing environments explains why actuator designs are changing to handle mass processing and eliminate ...

Linear actuators and oscillating systems constitute a vibrant area of research that bridges concepts in electromagnetism, mechanics and control engineering. These systems convert various forms of ...

The ABCs of PID control. Considerations for interfacing elements in the electrical circuit to accomplish those parts of the PID function for position control. Firmware code implementation.

Any aviation buff is well aware of the Wright Brothers’ role in the history of flight. But it’s likely that many can’t identify the Wright’s seminal contribution: aerodynamic control. When their plane ...

Electric rod-actuators are replacing fluid power actuators for many high-force applications throughout industry. Tasks once limited to hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders such as pressing, holding, ...