September 2026

NEWSLETTER

IN THE NEWS

Delta Motion Helps Power the Future of Automated Tire Changing

PitPro Automation’s automated tire-changing system uses a Delta Motion RMC200 Motion Controller with EtherCAT to provide the precise, coordinated motion required for this advanced robotic application. The RMC200 delivers the high-performance motion control needed to manage the system’s complex movements, while EtherCAT provides fast, deterministic communication with devices throughout the machine. It is a great example of Delta Motion technology helping turn an innovative automation concept into a real-world system.

“We chose the Delta RMC200 because of both its impressive performance and the full suite of support tools and service Delta was willing to provide along with it. Delta helped us get up to speed, and helped debug issues we ran into along the way, and the RMC has been rock solid the whole time. It’s now happily controlling 61 electric, pneumatic and hydraulic degrees of freedom on each robot we ship, and we couldn’t be happier with it.”

– Gui Cavalcanti, Head of Engineering

Deep Dive into the Latest EtherCAT Developments

Our EtherCAT webinar with Design World is now available to watch on demand! Hear from industry experts as they explore the latest developments in EtherCAT technology, including advancements in synchronization, network architecture, diagnostics, and emerging capabilities that continue to make EtherCAT one of the leading industrial Ethernet protocols for automation. Whether you’re designing hydraulic, electric, or hybrid motion systems, you’ll gain valuable insights into how EtherCAT can improve machine performance, flexibility, and scalability. Watch the webinar on demand and discover what’s next for EtherCAT and industrial automation.

Delta Motion Expands Customer Training with New EtherCAT Course

Build your EtherCAT skills with Delta Motion’s instructor-led, hands-on RMC EtherCAT Training. This approximately five-hour online course combines short instructor presentations and demonstrations with remote exercises on a live RMC200 EtherCAT training system. Each trainee receives individual access to RMCTools, an RMC200 motion controller, an EtherCAT drive and motor, and an EtherCAT position sensor.

Learn how to set up and configure EtherCAT networks and devices, configure PDO data and axes, use data in plots and programs, diagnose networks, and work with drives, including homing and position and velocity modes.

Brad Smith Retires After 27 Years with Delta Motion

After 27 years of dedicated service, Regional Sales Manager Brad Smith has officially retired from Delta Motion. Throughout his career, Brad made a lasting impact on our customers, distributors, training programs, and the people he worked alongside. Join us in celebrating Brad’s remarkable career and wishing him all the best in retirement.

TECH TIPS

Calculate How Fast a Cyinder Can Go

Learn how to calculate the steady state velocity of a hydraulic cylinder using the Valve Control of Cylinder Motion (VCCM) formula. This video explains how supply pressure, load force, cylinder area, valve sizing, and valve flow ratio affect cylinder speed, giving you a better understanding of the factors that matter when sizing and designing high performance hydraulic motion systems.

What is the Valve Flow Constant?

The Valve Flow Constant, Kv, is an important part of the formulas used to calculate hydraulic cylinder velocity, but what does it actually represent?

In this video, Delta Motion provides a practical explanation of the Valve Flow Constant, including how valve flow relates to pressure differential, how to interpret rated flow information from valve manufacturers, and how spool opening affects Kv.

Watch the video to gain a better understanding of the Valve Flow Constant and build a strong foundation for understanding cylinder velocity calculations.

Integrator Limit

When Actual Position cannot closely follow Target Position, the Integral Term can continue to wind up, potentially causing overshoot or undershoot at the final commanded position.

With RMC controllers that do not have a built-in integrator limit, there are ways to limit the integrator when your application requires it. This Tech Tip explains when integrator limiting may be useful, shows the difference it can make in a motion profile, and includes an example RMCTools project to help you implement it.

UPCOMING TRADESHOWS & CONFERENCES

UPCOMING TRAINING OPTIONS

This two-day course (eight hours per day) is designed for beginners who want a solid foundation in motion control. You will work directly with real systems and learn the essentials of setting up and using RMC motion controllers in a practical, hands-on environment.

By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge and confidence to begin using RMC controllers in real applications. It is a fast and effective way to gain the skills you need to move your projects forward.

Topics covered in this course include:

• Basic Motion
• Plots
• Discrete I/O
• Running User Programs
• Creating User Programs
• Program Triggers

• Expressions
• Curves
• Pressure/Force Control
• Manual Tuning
• Tuning Wizard
• Troubleshooting

Get hands-on experience with EtherCAT and the RMC200 through Delta Motion’s instructor-led internet training. Designed to be completed in just one day, this five-hour course gives each trainee remote access to a real EtherCAT system while covering network setup, PDO configuration, axis configuration, diagnostics, EtherCAT drives, and using EtherCAT data in RMCTools. With live instruction and practical exercises, you will gain valuable experience configuring and working with EtherCAT on an actual RMC200 system.

Prerequisites: Completion of RMCTools Technical Training