In the nearly 40 years since electronic control systems first became common features of industrial machines, controls theory has necessarily evolved to keep pace with machine design. Early on, systems ...

Controlling hydraulic motion with precision involves understanding the fundamental difference between servo motors and hydraulic actuators. Electric motors generally respond linearly to control inputs ...

Hydraulic vs. all-electric injection molding machines compared for energy efficiency, applications, and business ...

Hydraulic injection molding machines remain a popular option on many shop floors, especially for the production of larger parts. Once the dominant machine in the injection molding segment, hydraulic ...

Energy efficiency is often considered to be the main advantage of electric injection molding machines, but that neglects many ...