Automated Lighting Controller

June Solution Note

Automated lighting fixtures are becoming more complicated with each new generation of musical and theatrical performance. In addition to basic pan & tilt motion of the light, additional motion control axes control filter wheels, focus, and a plethora of special effects axes. How do we build an eight axis motion controller that supports centralized synchronization and a mix of power levels, while keeping costs low and the overall control package very compact? Read on to find out!   READ MORE

Regenerative Braking, Part II

A Technical Deep-Dive

The discussion in last month's Regenerative Braking deep-dive will be continued this month by creating a theoretical model to prove the existence of steady state regeneration as well as gain insight into estimating the energy recovered during regenerative conditions of an electrical vehicle. Deep-dive into PMD's lab to learn more!   READ MORE

MAY '11 WINNER

Mr. Ramiro Cabrera, of Covidien. Congratulations!