Motion control systems today can be found in such diverse applications as materials handling equipment, machine tool centers, chemical and pharmaceutical process lines, inspection stations, robots, and injection molding machines. Merits of Electric Systems Most motion control systems today are powered by electric motors rather than hydraulic or pneumatic motors or actuators because of the many benefits they offer: • More precise load or tool positioning, resulting in fewer product or process defects and lower material costs. • Quicker changeovers for higher flexibility and easier product customizing. • Increased throughput for higher efficiency and capacity. • Simpler system design for easier installation,.
