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April 2011

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Technical Articles

Tuning a PID Controller

This paper introduces the basic fundamentals of proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control theory and the characteristics of each of the PID control loops.

Development of the Upgraded DC Brush Gearmotor for Spacebus Platforms

The obsolescence of materials and processes in the manufacture of traditional DC brush gearmotors has necessitated the development of an upgraded DC brush gearmotor.

Feature Articles

Motors Technology Update

The latest in motors technology from leading manufacturers.

Exploring All Motor Options

Q&A with Harald Poesch, product marketing manager for servomotors at Siemens Drive Technologies.

The Expanding Role of Advanced Ceramics in the Aerospace Industry

How advanced ceramics are being used for instrumentation and control systems, seals and thermocouples, aero engine component repair and ion propulsion.

Power Play

When (Robotic) Animals Ruled the Earth...

Nowadays, you can find scientists and engineers creating micro-robotic creatures for a slew of fascinating research projects.

Product News

Product News

The complete Product News section from the April 2011 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.

Industry News

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the April 2011 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.

Events

IFPE Focuses on Return to Growth

CONEXPO/CON-AGG and IFPE 2011 attracted nearly 120,000 attendees.

Calendar

The technical calendar from the April 2011 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.