In the field of motors and controls one of the key parameters of merit is Bandwidth. This parameter can be applied to a number of issues related to motors and controls. Manufacturers of variable frequency drives and servo amplifiers often refer to this parameter, but it’s real importance is often lost in the massive amount […]
It’s All About Bandwidth
In the field of motors and controls one of the key parameters of merit is Bandwidth. This parameter can be applied to a number of issues related to motors and controls. Manufacturers of variable frequency drives and servo amplifiers often refer to this parameter, but it’s real importance is often lost in the massive amount […]
It’s All About Bandwidth
In the field of motors and controls one of the key parameters of merit is Bandwidth. This parameter can be applied to a number of issues related to motors and controls. Manufacturers of variable frequency drives and servo amplifiers often refer to this parameter, but it’s real importance is often lost in the massive amount […]
Teaching Mechatronics
Teaching mechatronics, or motion control, is in itself a major mechatronics challenge. I have authored articles on the topic and given many classes. Any attempt to be comprehensive has mixed results. Is it the subject more clear, or more confused after a day of training? Part of the difficulty is that mechatronics is the […]
Teaching Mechatronics
Teaching mechatronics, or motion control, is in itself a major mechatronics challenge. I have authored articles on the topic and given many classes. Any attempt to be comprehensive has mixed results. Is it the subject more clear, or more confused after a day of training? Part of the difficulty is that mechatronics is the […]
Teaching Mechatronics
Teaching mechatronics, or motion control, is in itself a major mechatronics challenge. I have authored articles on the topic and given many classes. Any attempt to be comprehensive has mixed results. Is it the subject more clear, or more confused after a day of training? Part of the difficulty is that mechatronics is the […]
Teaching Mechatronics
Teaching mechatronics, or motion control, is in itself a major mechatronics challenge. I have authored articles on the topic and given many classes. Any attempt to be comprehensive has mixed results. Is it the subject more clear, or more confused after a day of training? Part of the difficulty is that mechatronics is the […]
Inventing the Computer
In an earlier post I referred to the first computer as the Eniac computer. That drew a lot of criticism, which is OK with me. There seems to be some controversy and I would like to try and expand on the topic a little bit. Let’s face the fact that without the modern “computer”, very […]
Inventing the Computer
In an earlier post I referred to the first computer as the Eniac computer. That drew a lot of criticism, which is OK with me. There seems to be some controversy and I would like to try and expand on the topic a little bit. Let’s face the fact that without the modern “computer”, very […]
Inventing the Computer
In an earlier post I referred to the first computer as the Eniac computer. That drew a lot of criticism, which is OK with me. There seems to be some controversy and I would like to try and expand on the topic a little bit. Let’s face the fact that without the modern “computer”, very […]
Inventing Myths
Who invented the steam engine? If you think it was James Watt, you would be wrong. It was actually Thomas Newcomen. But Newcomen’s version was very inefficient. Watt solved the efficiency problem making the steam engine the “workhorse” of the industrial revolution. In fact, what James Watt actually invented, in addition to the planetary gear, […]
Inventing Myths
Who invented the steam engine? If you think it was James Watt, you would be wrong. It was actually Thomas Newcomen. But Newcomen’s version was very inefficient. Watt solved the efficiency problem making the steam engine the “workhorse” of the industrial revolution. In fact, what James Watt actually invented, in addition to the planetary gear, […]
Inventing Myths
Who invented the steam engine? If you think it was James Watt, you would be wrong. It was actually Thomas Newcomen. But Newcomen’s version was very inefficient. Watt solved the efficiency problem making the steam engine the “workhorse” of the industrial revolution. In fact, what James Watt actually invented, in addition to the planetary gear, […]
Inventing International
Due to the extraordinary responses of our international readers, I think it is important to provide some context for my last post. Inventing in the United States is something of a national pastime. It’s a little like baseball. Many, many people are engaged in the process. In my years in industry, every company and shop […]
Inventing International
Due to the extraordinary responses of our international readers, I think it is important to provide some context for my last post. Inventing in the United States is something of a national pastime. It’s a little like baseball. Many, many people are engaged in the process. In my years in industry, every company and shop […]
Inventing International
Due to the extraordinary responses of our international readers, I think it is important to provide some context for my last post. Inventing in the United States is something of a national pastime. It’s a little like baseball. Many, many people are engaged in the process. In my years in industry, every company and shop […]
July 4th Reflections
The 4th of July is a great time to reflect on what makes America special. This can be a very controversial subject. The purpose here is not particularly political, but to consider the values that make us who we are. Because who we are as people, what we believe, is part of what motivates […]
July 4th Reflections
The 4th of July is a great time to reflect on what makes America special. This can be a very controversial subject. The purpose here is not particularly political, but to consider the values that make us who we are. Because who we are as people, what we believe, is part of what motivates […]
July 4th Reflections
The 4th of July is a great time to reflect on what makes America special. This can be a very controversial subject. The purpose here is not particularly political, but to consider the values that make us who we are. Because who we are as people, what we believe, is part of what motivates […]
Solar
Solar Power has been hyped for years as one of the key growth industries in American manufacturing. Current events suggest otherwise. Abound Solar announced its bankruptcy and ceased operation last week. Another in an incredible list of solar manufacturing failures. The Abound Solar plant closing will take 125 jobs out of the American economy. Germany’s […]
Solar
Solar Power has been hyped for years as one of the key growth industries in American manufacturing. Current events suggest otherwise. Abound Solar announced its bankruptcy and ceased operation last week. Another in an incredible list of solar manufacturing failures. The Abound Solar plant closing will take 125 jobs out of the American economy. Germany’s […]
Robots in Your Future
Sometimes a unique insight leads to actions that will impact the big picture. To get America Working Again, we need to find new ways to compete with low cost producers around the world. Emerging technology is leading us to new methods of producing goods at dramatically lower cost. At the recent Maker Faire gathering, Rodney […]
Robots in Your Future
Sometimes a unique insight leads to actions that will impact the big picture. To get America Working Again, we need to find new ways to compete with low cost producers around the world. Emerging technology is leading us to new methods of producing goods at dramatically lower cost. At the recent Maker Faire gathering, Rodney […]
Robots in Your Future
Sometimes a unique insight leads to actions that will impact the big picture. To get America Working Again, we need to find new ways to compete with low cost producers around the world. Emerging technology is leading us to new methods of producing goods at dramatically lower cost. At the recent Maker Faire gathering, Rodney […]
Invention — Made in the USA
Is the US a nation of inventors? Does anyone catalog how many new inventions are produced by each country, each year? I know there are websites that track new Patent filings, but many Patents are filed which never turn into products. So that is not a good measure for what I’m talking about. Is the […]