Applications of Digital and Computer Technologies for Control and Motion Simulation of Electromechanical Systems

Abstract

Digital and computer technologies have been playing a significant role in the field of engineering for more than a couple of decades. Utilizing powerful computational systems for design, development, manufacturing, analysis, simulation and optimization purposes, computer technologies have become an irreplaceable component of nowadays industry, contributing to the improved efficiency and productivity of various processes. This paper demonstrates the applicability of digital and computer technologies in the field of motion control and simulation of electromechanical systems such as machine tools and industrial robots. The presented applications are accomplished via the following software – Ise Design Suite for synthesis of CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) and FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) through hardware description languages, and SolidWorks API (Application Programming Interface) for the development of custom tools in the field of 3D modeling, design and motion simulation.