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Heidenhain opens new office on US West Coast

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Industrial robotic components manufacturer Heidenhain has opened a new office on the West Coast of the US to provide “specialized motion systems” with ETEL, a company which specialises in motion control solutions.

As the Silicon Valley in California and the West Coast continue to be the hub of the semiconductor manufacturing in the US, Heidenhain has expanded its motion systems support by establishing an ETEL facility in Fremont, CA.

This new 2018 office will provide product, service and support of its ETEL motion systems designed specifically for that industry and others.  [Read more…] about Heidenhain opens new office on US West Coast

Infographic: Fundamentals of motion control

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Contributed by PowerJackMotion.com, which specialises in the production of electric motors, linear actuators, gearboxes for use in automation, solar energy, smart household appliances, robots, and more

The tremendously growing popularity of motion controlled devices has created some truly unique opportunities for young motion control enthusiasts.

So if you are passionate about creating machines and systems that automate mechanical tasks and get things done easier and faster, you could use some clarification on what motion control components are, how they work and how you can use them in creative ways to reduce human effort and increase efficiency.

The right motion control architecture is central to the efficacy of your project. To achieve precision motor control, a number of critical factors need to be considered, such as choosing the right motion control components and their right placement.  [Read more…] about Infographic: Fundamentals of motion control