Motion control systems, which normally control the position of actuator or stage, are at times given the task of providing both position and force control. These systems operate in a dual mode, in ...

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.

Plant engineers at Eskom’s Majuba Power Station in South Africa have been continuously looking for ways to improve efficiency and reliability. The six-unit, 4,000-MW, supercritical coal-fired plant ...

Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of the shares of Exlar Corporation for $85 million in cash. Exlar, a private company, is a leading designer and manufacturer ...

Key features include true 3D position detection, a unique stray-field concept supporting various magnetic configurations (rotary, linear, axial, radial), and a highly robust Hall-plate architecture.