Better Software Tools Help Machine Builders Reap the Benefits of Mechatronics. Newer software programs intended for machine builders take advantage of mechatronic principles and easily blend the necessary and different engineering disciplines. By John Pritchard, Global Product Marketing Manager Kinetix Motion Control, Rockwell Automation Traditionally, machines have been designed and built using individual mechanical, control, […]

The common definition of mechatronics does not include testing. Perhaps it should. By Sugato Deb, Ph.D., MBA & Director Emerging Markets / Partnerships National Instruments In the traditional design process of parts and assemblies, engineers produce models, analyze their behaviors under operating conditions, and pass physical prototypes “over the wall” for test engineers to evaluate […]