Defining a Motion Control System

A motion control system is a control system which is specifically tailored to controlling the motions of machines and/or product.  This may be for the purpose of having a machine perform a function on a product, or of synchronizing two components of a product, or related functions.  Motion control hardware typically consists of motors, amplifiers, and drive systems, as well as a computer and/or PLC to run the control algorithms.

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