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Product category: Embedded Software and Operating Systems
News Release from: NEE Controls | Subject: Error Compensation Mapping
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 12 April 2001

Software compensates for mechanical
inaccuracies

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An AMC controller fitted with Error Compensation Mapping can compensate for inaccurate mechanics on a variety of production machines.

A significant proportion of the costs of a precise, high-accuracy machine, are found in the high standard and quality of the components that have to be used in the build and the expertise required during the build If low-cost components are used, generally accuracy will be sacrificed unless there is some way to correct the inaccuracies