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Bode plot diagram illustrating dynamic analysis using reduced-order state-space models

Dynamic analysis

Dynamic analysis using reduced-order state-space models.

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Schematic diagram showing design rules for two parallel leaf springs

Two parallel leaf springs

Design rules for using two parallel leaf springs to achieve precise parallel displacements.

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Diagram of piezo material stack for piezo motors and actuators

Piezo motors & actuators

Overview of different piezo motor and actuator technologies.

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Technical drawing of a flexure mechanism for precise frictionless motion

Flexure mechanisms

Precise and frictionless motion through elastic deformation of a structure.

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Series and parallel springs

Series & parallel springs

How to calculate the equivalent stiffness of series and parallel springs?

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Heat transfer in mechanical systems

Heat transfer

Comprehensive guide to heat transfer principles in mechanical systems.

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Radial and axial error motion

Spindle metrology

How to specify and measure the error motion of a bearing or spindle?

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Multistep error separation technique diagram for eliminating form errors

Error Separation Techniques

Enhance measurement accuracy by eliminating form errors in your measurement reference.

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Orifice compensated journal bearing

Air bearings

The basic aspects concerning the use and modeling of an air bearing.

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Target graphics illustrating accuracy, repeatability, precision, and resolution

Positioning terminology

What is the difference between accuracy, repeatability, precision and resolution?

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PID controller block diagram and tuning overview

Control techniques

Overview, advantages and drawbacks of conventional and advanced control techniques.

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Mass-spring-damper physical system diagram used in dynamic modeling

Model-Based Design

Building and validating system models before committing to physical hardware.

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