Mechatronics, Industrial Control & Instrumentation

We cover: Mechatronics systems, Embedded systems, Process measurement systems, Industrial Control, Industrial Communication networks,  Industrial Instrumentation, Industrial networking,  Microcontroller systems, Sensors and data acquisition systems, Industrial Automation, Process control, Distributed Control Systems, Smart Instrumentation systems, etc.

Hydraulic System: Function, Components, Advantages & Drawbacks  

Hydraulic systems are built in such way that they are able to move large loads by controlling a high-pressure fluid…

2 weeks ago

PLC Input & Output Modules Circuits

The PLC Input/output modules are control ports either built into the PLC unit or, more commonly, are packaged as separate…

2 months ago

Basic Features of Numerical Control

Numerical control is a form of digital control that is employed on machine tools such as milling machines and lathes…

8 months ago

Limit Switches vs. Proximity Sensors

An object can be used to activate a switch directly, producing an ON or OFF signal to indicate the presence…

9 months ago

How the Wiegand Effect is used in Sensing Instruments

The Concept behind Wiegand Effect Based Sensors   The Wiegand effect technology employs the unique magnetic properties of specially processed,…

10 months ago

Piezoelectric Accelerometer: Principle of Operation & Applications

An accelerometer is a sensor that is designed to measure acceleration or rate of change of speed due to motion,…

10 months ago

The USB-6009 Data Acquisition Card Features

The USB-6009 is a small external data acquisition and control device manufactured by National Instruments that is normally connected to…

10 months ago

How X-Y Tables are used in Position Control Applications

X-Y tables are utilized as components in many systems where reprogrammable position control is desired. The X-Y table is two…

10 months ago

Techniques used in Stopping DC Motors

Stopping of a motor is actually a form of speed control. Methods used to stop DC motors are in a…

10 months ago

Vision Sensors: Features, Concepts & Applications in Manufacturing

Vision Sensors A vision sensor is basically a TV camera connected to a computer, usually a PC. Special vision software…

11 months ago