Materials and Mechatronics

A great scientist recently said that most of the new innovations in coming years would be in the materials science world.  (Sorry I can’t remember the reference, or I would gladly give credit…)  Seems like he may prove to be right.

Organic LED materials and processes show the potential to replace the mainstream display technologies.  Which is pretty impressive given the multi-billion dollar size of market for displays these days. Read more

The Continuing Evolution of Mechatronics

It began as the integration of mechanisms with electronics. Since then, mechatronics has evolved, and for all practical purposes, includes nearly every engineering discipline.

By Andy Urda, Director Channel & Industry Marketing

Yaskawa Electric

In 1953, Yaskawa Electric began its active role in advancing technology in the field of motion control when the company introduced its servo motor line, the Minertia® Motor (named for minimum inertia). These servomotors made rotation exact to the proportion of conduction. Due to their very low inertia, they handle extremely fast starts and stops. Originally, they were applied to electrical actuators for the control of mechanical arms. Today, they are also found in many industrial automation applications. Yaskawa’s signature phrase of the late 1960’s and early 1970’s was “Mochintrol,” which was created from the combination of motor, machine, and control. Mochintrol became a registered trademark for the company in 1971. Read more