When power is removed linear actuator will hold its position. However, if a force large enough to overcome the internal friction is applied, the actuator will back drive. Here is an ultra-simple ...

The Certificate in Automation and Controls in Mechatronic Systems is designed to develop skills and competencies in advanced programmable logic controllers, industrial sensors/actuators, human machine ...

Every once in a while we stumble across something so simple yet so clever that we just have to call it out. This custom linear Hall effect sensor is a perfect example of this.. By way of backstory ...

The new I/O module controls stepper motors with Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP or PROFINET interface to host PC, PLC or PAC.