Precision Controls Laboratory (PCL)

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Based at the University of Waterloo, the Precision Controls Laboratory (PCL) conducts research on design, modeling, and control of precision motion delivery systems. PCL focuses on the development of high-speed, high-accuracy tracking control laws, efficient and robust identification techniques for drive parameter estimation, and smooth trajectory planning algorithms for jerk-continuous spline interpolation and feed rate optimization.

PCL’s main research focuses on enabling the execution of complex movements in minimum time with highest accuracy, in multi-axis machines. Application areas for this research include high speed machine tools, robots, and electronic/semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

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Location

Precision Controls Laboratory (E3X-3178)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario
N2L 3G1

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Areas of Expertise

Design, modeling, and control of precision motion delivery systems
Tracking control laws
Identification techniques for drive parameter estimation
Gear machining operations
Modeling and control of additive manufacturing systems

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Services

Process R&D

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Contact Information

Website: https://uwaterloo.ca/precision-controls-laboratory/

Published: September 21, 2021