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There are currently 4 glossaries in this directory beginning with the letter M.
Modulo value
In a rotary axis, the position increment at which the axis position returns to 0, i.e. 360 degrees.
Motion control
Motion control is a sub-field of automation, in which the position or velocity of machines are controlled using some type of device such as a hydraulic pump, linear actuator, or electric motor, generally a servo.
Motion controller
A motion controller controls the motion of some object. Frequently motion controllers are implemented using digital computers, but motion controllers can also be implemented with only analog components.
Multi axis
Two or more axes of motion which must be coordinated. The term "multi-axis synchronization" refers to the motion which requires coordination, and the techniques used to achieve control of the motion.