Lab Automation

Mechanical devices that move orthogonally in three dimensions.

General purpose devices that operate in the vertical dimension and form the basis of storage and retrieval systems as well devices such as Semiconductor SMIF-pod access systems.

Controlling a high-speed rotating motor (usually a Brushless DC motor) such that it accelerates, coasts, and decelerates thereby separating via centrifugal force the payload - typically liquids, gels, or gasses.

Motion control of automated microscopes, also called automated digital microscopes or more broadly automated microscopy.

Motion control of XY or XYZ positioning stages that use linear motors for their motion.

Controlling the special mechanical characteristics of this type of pump as it rotates.

Control methods associated with getting a robotic 'hand' to grip an object safely - applying neither too much or too little force.

Controlling high speed motors (usually Brushless DC motors) in applications such as machine tool cutting, drilling, centrifuges, cryo-pumps, bar code readers, rotating marking and scanning systems, spin coating, and more.

A general purpose motion technique utilizing a pre-stored look-up table of desired positions driven by an incoming command encoder datastream.

Controlling wheels used to propel robotic devices such as warehouse robotics, rovers, agricultural robots, robotic lawn mowers and a wide array of mobile devices.