System Integration, Servo & EMI

EtherCAT and CANopen fieldbus networks define how servo drives and encoders communicate with motion controllers. The encoder’s position data must be synchronized with the network’s communication cycle to ensure that the control loop operates on consistent, time-stamped position values. This article covers the communication architecture, timing requirements, and encoder interface options for EtherCAT and CANopen servo networks.

High electromagnetic interference (EMI) presents a significant risk to industrial motion tracking systems. This article evaluates the structural properties and electrical performance of inductive and Giant Magneto Impedance (GMI) frameless encoders under severe electromagnetic disturbances.

The Macro-Trend: Scaling Resistance Spot Welding in Automated Fabrication Industrial automation penetration exceeded 61% across high-volume fabrication facilities in early