Motion Control Technology – Custom Instruments
Posted on February 16, 2023 Instrumentation & Equipment Design
Motion Control Applications
Delivering repeatable, accurate measurements is vital for industrial research. We use motion control systems to automate and control many of our experimental processes, which often involve multiple moving parts such as traverses, mixers, and motors.
These advanced control systems can be used to facilitate a variety of measurements and applications. We have used automation to control the injection of critical additives, with respect to both time and volume; deliver precise droplet size distributions; generate accurate torque cell readings that can be used as rheometers; and controlling oscillatory, well-conditioned flow for growing seaweed.
The specific needs of a particular experiment can be challenging. For instance, our high-energy X-ray system includes motion control of horizontal and vertical traverses for the X-ray source and its protective lead shielding, which combined weigh half a ton.
By accurately controlling the motion of the #instrumentation or apparatus itself, the experiment can greatly benefit from the resultant repeatability and reliability.