Hydraulic actuators have long been the go-to choice for engineers looking to produce large forces or move heavy loads. Today, however, an increasing number of engineers are choosing electromechanical ...

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 ...

Tolomatic’s John Fenske and Mason Cousins weigh in on how the industry is repositioning as electrification, systems engineering and mechatronic integration inform their approach to motion systems and ...

From silent fiber muscles to integrated linear drives, actuator technology is advancing to deliver unprecedented precision, efficiency, and design simplicity. Engineers are combining mechanical ...

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

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.

Emerging electromechanical actuation technologies for flight control systems will support more electric architecture. Credit: Collins Aerospace With a new age of electrically driven advanced air ...

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 ...

Big, innovative breakthroughs often result in game-changing technologies. Smaller incremental improvements in essential material components can similarly lead to significant performance and efficiency ...