Often, the engineering team at Intellimech is tasked with delivering a solution that requires an unconventional, innovative approach to accomplish our partners’ objective. Encompassing and applying our know-how, from custom servo-controlled mechanisms and high-precision motion systems to fast real-time control and cutting-edge machine vision and sensing tools, allows us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in automation. One tool employed by our engineers is the Kalman filter, created by its namesake Rudolf Kálmán and published in 1960. Whether developing a control algorithm for a complex process or designing a force control method in MATLAB, the Kalman filter is indispensable. Kalman filters are a powerful and versatile tool for automation systems. They provide a way to process data in real-time and make decisions quickly, which is essential for many automation processes. Kalman filters are based on a mathematical model that combines statistical methods and state-space equations. This model is designed to be adaptive, meaning it can adjust its parameters in response to changing conditions and inputs. This makes Kalman filters useful for tasks that require accurate estimation and filtering of data. Kalman filters are used for a variety of automation tasks, such as tracking moving objects, detecting anomalies in sensor data, and estimating the state of a system. They are also used for tasks that require accurate data, such as navigation and control. In this article from MIT Technology Review, the background and far-reaching impact of this versatile tool is explored. If you’re facing a challenge that requires in-depth engineering knowledge and versatile capability for your custom solution, connecting with Intellimech today can be the first step on the path to realizing your application.
Something for Everyone
There’s no shortage of technologies available for designing and implementing the ideal solution for your application’s needs. New or improved technologies are constantly introduced to the marketplace at a pace that can make it difficult to stay on top of what’s available, let alone relevant. PC-based control systems that offer sub-millisecond cycle times, safety devices that allow closer operator interaction with processes, high-performance motion systems that reduce or even eliminate control cabinet footprints, and vision systems that enable increasingly comprehensive measurements to enable real-time decisions on process variables are just a few of the technologies we regularly bring to bear to realize our partners’ objectives. Intellimech’s highly-experienced team of engineers takes full advantage of their continuous involvement with a wide variety of industries and applications to bring the most appropriate, effective solutions to the table. Reach out to us today to start discovering how we can leverage our know-how for your application’s success.
The Many Meanings of Precision Motion Control
When it comes to motion control, the term “precision” has many different interpretations for our customers. In some applications and industries, precision means being able to repeatably perform a sub-micron step-and-settle positioning move in a fraction of a second. In other situations, precision is defined by closely regulating the velocity of an axis as it performs a critical scanning process. Other times, precision can entail quickly tracking and intercepting another moving axis within a defined position and time window in order to perform some insertion process. Whether your definition of precision is one of these or a combination of them all, our engineers have decades of know-how and experience with single- and multi-axis precision motion systems that’s required to help bring success to your specific application. Connect with Intellimech today to discuss your project’s requirements and how we can deliver the right solution for your needs.