motioncontrol
Motion control is a branch of engineering that manages the movement of components and mechanical systems by coordinating sensors, actuators, and control circuitry to achieve precise position, velocity, and acceleration profiles. It encompasses both position and velocity control and can operate in open-loop or closed-loop configurations, with closed-loop systems using feedback to correct errors in real time.
The key elements are sensors, such as encoders, resolvers, and linear scales, that provide position and velocity
Control methods include open-loop drives and closed-loop servo systems employing PID control, along with feedforward terms
Applications include CNC machining, robotics, material handling, packaging and printing, semiconductor manufacturing, and aerospace assembly. Configurations
Motion control emphasizes precision and synchronization and overlaps with CNC and robotics. It relies on standards