Positioniersteuerung

Positioniersteuerung, also known as positional control, refers to a type of control system used to regulate the position of an object. This is achieved by measuring the actual position of the object and comparing it to a desired target position. The difference between these two, known as the error, is then used by the control system to generate commands that adjust the object's movement until the error is minimized and the object reaches its intended location.

Various technologies are employed in positioniersteuerung. Sensors such as encoders, potentiometers, or LVDTs are used to measure the current position. Actuators, like electric motors, hydraulic cylinders, or pneumatic actuators, are responsible for executing the movement commands. The control logic can range from simple on-off controllers to more sophisticated proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controllers or advanced adaptive control algorithms.

Applications for positioniersteuerung are widespread. They are fundamental in robotics for precise manipulator movements, in manufacturing for automated assembly and machining, and in the automotive industry for systems like cruise control and active suspension. Other examples include medical devices requiring accurate placement, and in aerospace for guiding aircraft and spacecraft. The primary goal is always to ensure that an object is moved to and maintained at a specific, desired location with a high degree of accuracy and repeatability.