Five Essential Technologies for Motion Control

National Instruments -- Design News, December 4, 2006

Five Essential Technologies for Motion ControlSponsored by National Instruments Designing an efficient machine is a complex task that involves several phases from designing, to prototyping and finally deployment. The newest advancements in software and hardware have made it significantly easier to develop machines with motion control that are lower in cost and more efficient than ever before. By listening to this webcast you will learn about five motion control technologies that are essential to lower cost and increase efficiency of your machines. View Webcast
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Moderated by:
Randy Frank, contributing editor, Design NewsPresented by:
Nipun Mathur, Product Manager for Motion Control, National Instruments.

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