Engineering the Impossible: A Custom Six-Axis Motion Base with Extreme Offset CG Over the past several decades, Servos & Simulation has delivered hundreds of motion base platforms—most of them custom-built, and many still in operation decades later. Recently, we were challenged with one of our most demanding builds yet: a custom six-axis motion base platform…
Last week, FIT’s Human Spaceflight Lab had an article written about what they were doing. A few years ago, Mr. Doule came to us with an idea… an idea of something that he required, but wasn’t quite sure as to how to get there. Take a look at the article and how Servos helped them…
What should one look for when purchasing a Motion Platform… Here’s a short list. How long has the manufacturer been in business? Does the manufacturer actually do their own in-house engineering or are they reselling the system (this matters)? What does the motion platform use for moving the axis? Is it hydraulic, electric, pneumatic or…
Virtual Reality: More Than Just a Visual Experience Virtual Reality (VR) has been around longer than many realize. Back in the early 1990s, we worked on one of our first VR projects—a gimbal-mounted seat paired with a bulky helmet containing dual screens. It didn’t track head movement, but the gimbal followed the visuals, and the…
This white paper was originally written by Mr. Bruce Baker. I have taken the liberty of republishing my father’s works for all to learn from. Enjoy – Rachel Over the last several years, there has been much discussion about the need for motion base platforms for aircraft simulators. Several times, an attempt has been made to…
Precision Control in Non-Linear Motion Base Platforms: How Servos & Simulation Solved the Challenge Controlling a motion base platform with precision is no small feat—especially when the system is non-linear by design. Recently, Servos & Simulation’s engineering team was tasked with solving a complex problem: how to precisely control a six-axis motion base, track its…
Insights & Innovation Blog Insights & Innovation Blog Welcome to the Servos & Simulation Blog—your destination for insights, innovations, updates, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on intelligent feedback servo systems, motion platforms, and simulation technologies. To start, this space is where we share insight into: Engineering breakthroughs and product innovations Real-world applications and insights of our systems across industries Tips…
Motion Platform Technology – Three Axis (3DOF) Motion Base Platform Assisting you in today and the future’s simulation challenges Our generic base line systems encompass a complete electric motion platform system that includes the motion base with the top, electricals to run the system, integrated braking safety system, cabling and system manuals with a one…
Assisting you in today and the future’s simulation challenges Our generic base line systems encompass a complete electric motion platform system that includes the motion base with the top, electricals to run the system, integrated braking safety system, cabling and system manuals with a one year warranty and lifetime technical support. The optional computer system…
Assisting you in today and the future’s simulation challenges Our generic base line systems encompass a complete electric motion platform system that includes the motion base with the top, electricals to run the system, integrated braking safety system, cabling and system manuals with a one year warranty and lifetime technical support. The optional computer system…
