Motors, Vision, & Robotics

Integrate motor control, vision systems, and robotics to optimize automation, precision, and performance in industrial applications.

DBM Services LLC

Motor Types and Applications

We specialize in motor control solutions, leveraging expertise in electrical engineering, control theory, and practical experience with AC & DC motors, servo motors, and stepper systems to optimize performance and efficiency.

Motor Types

  • AC Motors:

    Induction motors for speed and torque control, synchronous motors for timing applications.

  • DC Motors:

    Brushed and brushless DC motors for diverse industrial needs.

  • Stepper Motors:

    Expertise in full-step, half-step, and micro-stepping for precision control.

  • Servo Motors:

    Implementing feedback control for precise position, speed, and torque regulation in automation.

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Motor Control

  • Techniques:

    Speed control, torque control, closed-loop & open-loop control with adaptive motor regulation.

  • DC Drives:

    High-precision control, regenerative braking, and optimized voltage/current management.

  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs):

    Configuration, tuning, and protection mechanisms for reliability.

  • Servo Drives & Controllers:

    Integration of encoders, resolvers, and tachometers with Ethernet IP, CANopen, EtherCAT, Modbus RTU/TCP, and more.

  • Control Strategies:

    PID Control, Vector Control (FOC), Direct Torque Control (DTC), Sensor-less Control, Multi-Axis Motion Control.

  • System Integration and Communication:

    Seamless PLC-based automation system integration with Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, CAN bus.

  • Motor protection & diagnostics

    Preventative maintenance, fault detection, and condition monitoring.

  • Energy efficiency & optimization

    Regenerative braking, high-efficiency motor drives, and optimized AC motor systems for reduced energy consumption.

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Vision Systems

Integrating various Vision Systems with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) Control creating powerful automated systems capable of visual inspection, defect detection, part tracking, and guiding robotic actions based on visual input.

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  • We work with Alta Vision Systems to handle most vision needs.
  • Cameras:

    Variety of cameras, lighting, optics, and image processing software to process and analyze captured images.

  • Software:

    Proprietary software like Cognex and Keyence, or open-source computer vision library for custom applications, often integrated into a broader PLC control system using Python or C++

Interfacing Vision with PLCs

  • Communication Protocols:

    Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP, DeviceNet, and serial connections.

  • Coordination

    Work with PLC and Vision systems coordination of data, like pass/fail results. The PLC can receive data or trigger inspections, or control the timing of image captures.

  • Vision-Based Decision Making:

    Image processing for flaw detection, measurement, orientation verification, and pick-and-place operations.

  • Integration in Quality Control:

    Barcode scanning, real-time sorting, and inventory tracking.

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Calibration, Troubleshooting & Maintenance

  • PLC-assisted calibration for precise camera alignment and lighting optimization.

  • Real-time fault detection and predictive maintenance using PLC logging and diagnostics.

Robotics

Enhancing industrial automation through robotic integration with PLC programming, motion control, and safety protocols.

Interfacing Robots with PLCs

  • Communication Methods:

    Modbus RTU/TCP, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, digital/analog I/O, and cyclic/acyclic data exchange.

  • Robot-PLC Coordination:

    Synchronizing motion commands, monitoring status, and ensuring efficient task execution.

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PLC Programming for Robotic Applications

  • Ladder Logic for robotic control

    Start/stop operations, safety interlocks, conveyor control.

  • Advanced programming using FBD & ST

    Positioning, timing tasks, and automated sequencing.

  • Functional safety implementation

    Compliance with ISO 13849 and IEC 61508 for collaborative robotics.

Sensors & Actuators Integration

  • Real-time sensor feedback

    Proximity, force, vision-based navigation, and object detection.

  • End-effector programming

    Grippers, actuators, and tool changers for automation precision.

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Vision-Guided Robotics


  • Motor and Drive Standards

    Machine vision for inspection and pick-and-place applications.

  • Electrical Safety

    Real-time PLC-vision-robot synchronization for high-speed automation tasks.

Testing, Debugging & Safety Compliance

  • Error handling for robotic movements, PLC logic errors, and communication failures.

  • Safety measures for human-robot collaboration – Emergency stops, safe zones, and ISO-compliant protective measures.

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Enhance Your Industrial Automation with Motors, Vision & Robotics

Let’s discuss how we can optimize precision, efficiency, and automation in your industrial systems.