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Frequency domain based nonlinear feed forward control design for friction compensation

For motion systems, such as robotic pick and place units, or precise electron microscopes, friction in the motion stages is often limiting the accuracy of the motion performance. In practice, a friction compensating feed forward signal can be tuned (using the gain K in the figure) on the basis of repeated experiments, while observing the … Continue reading →

5 predictions on the war for talent

The war for talent will lead to major changes in the workplace. Here are five predictions for how it will change things forever. Written by Ryan Healy. 1. Companies will begin teaching practical skills to employees, job candidates and anyone else who wants to learn. As companies recognize the need to train talent, develop skills and retain employees, … Continue reading →

Design, implementation, and experimental validation of optimal power split control for hybrid electric trucks

Hybrid electric vehicles require an algorithm that controls the power split between the internal combustion engine and electric machine(s), and the opening and closing of the clutch. Optimal control theory is applied to derive a methodology for a real-time optimal-control-based power split algorithm. The presented strategy is adaptive for vehicle mass and road elevation, and … Continue reading →

Stem mee over de ingenieur van nu en morgen!

Voor het vervolg van de discussie over het ingenieursvak en de ingenieur van de toekomst wil ik graag jullie mening. Hieronder kun je steeds 3 stellingen kiezen over de ingenieur van nu en over de ingenieur van de toekomst. Je kunt ook je eigen visie kwijt. Doe mee! (sommige stellingen gaan over TUs, maar ik … Continue reading →

Join the future of Automotive!

Modern cars are intelligent high tech systems. There are over 60 processors on board a car nowadays, for control, supervision, interaction, navigation and communication. A new top class car has 100 million lines of software code, the Boeing 787 only 6.5. With the transition towards new propulsion and vehicle drive and IT systems the automotive industry … Continue reading →