Shimla: In Isaac Newton’s time, the terms “acceleration” and “second derivative” did not exist, so he could not have deduced F=ma, the second law of motion. This has been unscientifically credited to ...

This white paper explains test methodology for generating force versus velocity curves and the benefits of adding acceleration and deceleration ramps. The addition of ramps to a move profile can be ...

Accelerometers turn motion into measurable signals. From tilt and vibration to g-forces, they underpin countless designs. In this “Fun with Fundamentals” entry, we demystify their operation and take a ...