Resources

The Motion Control Association (MCA) is a global not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting the understanding and use of motion control technologies and developing business opportunities for mechanical and electronic (mechatronics) motion control companies. Membership includes manufacturers of complete motion control systems, component manufacturers, system integrators, distributors, end users, consulting firms, academic institutions and research groups directly involved with mechanical and electronic (mechatronics) motion control around the world.

Offers a Windows bases motor sizing program that takes a systems approach to the selection of brushless, DC servomotor, stepper motors and drives.

MotionControl.com features motion control product release news and reviews.

News for the discrete manufacturing engineering professional including mechatronics, embedded systems, machine and motion control, I/O, PLCs and machine vision.

The servo handbook features 100 web pages featuring information from servo experts on everything from servo specifying to maintenance.

Motion control tips covering the electrical and industrial control industries.

Linear Motion Tips features videos and 3D models.

Articles and white papers on servo, stepper, and motion control technologies used in the automation, process control, and instrumentation industry.

Motion Control in Wikipedia covers the basic architecture of a motion control systems and common control functions.

Sensormag.com offers industry news and discussion forums for the many senor segments.

The latest products related to motion control, positioning systems, control systems, actuators, encoders, motors, drives and more.

Motion-Control-Info.com is a resource site for engineers and factory automation professionals focused on the rotary encoder portion of the motion control loop. Features information and linked resources.

The Fluid Power Distributors Association was founded by hydraulic and pneumatic distributors who wanted to further their common interests and protect their position in the fluid power supply chain by sharing resources, ideas, and time. With over 300 distributor and manufacturer members, FPDA is a trade association representing motion solution providers who offer fluid power, automation, and electro-mechanical technologies and distribution services to enhance customer performance and profitability.

Open to all Industry Summit participants and Motion Control Technical Conference registrants, the Motion Control Showcase will feature products on the leading edge of the technology wave. Come discover the latest hardware with live demonstrations by manufacturers of precision motion control products.

Australia's premier motors and drives news website featuring latest products and industry news.

A list of some well known and not so well know terms used in motion control technologies.

Motion System Design's website features recent motion control articles, news letters, RSS feeds, and product information. Learn about Bearings, Cable & Connectivity, Clutches & Brakes, Gears & Gear Drives, Linear Motion Drives, Motion Controllers, Motors & Drives, Sensors & Feedback Devices and more.

Process and Control Today Ltd is a fully searchable online magazine incorporating a comprehensive online database of relevant products and suppliers and bursting with a daily source of news as it breaks for Engineers, Managers + Senior decision makers and purchasing managers in the Process, Control, Automation and Manufacturing industries around the world.