Build vs Buy of a Three Axis Motion Controller

When an engineer embarks on a motion control project, deciding whether to buy a commercial off-the-shelf motion controller or develop a custom solution is a critical decision.

Using a three-axis motion controller as an example, this paper explores the key factors of cost, performance, scalability and development time between the two options. While off-the-shelf solutions offer reliability and rapid deployment, custom-built controllers enable flexibility and cost-reductions. For some teams, a blend of these two paths could be ideal.

Engineers can approach any embedded motion control design by evaluating their technical needs and total cost of ownership.

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