Designing and implementing a motion-control platform starts with selecting the right hardware. There was a time the choice was cut and dried: PLCs handled machine control and perhaps a few axes of motion, while anything more complex required an additional dedicated motion controller. Today, the lines are blurring. PLCs offer increasing motion functionality as well as integrated safety. Motion controllers can handle large of I/O points across networked systems and may be able to replace a PLC. Specifying the right controller can be a complex task.
With years of experience in motion control and Mechatronics, the Jove Electronics’s engineering staff can work with you to select the optimal controls hardware for your application. Factors that come into play include the types of tasks being accomplished, the size and complexity of the machine, the budget, and the experience and skillsets of the engineers. Other issues like support and training are also important.
