The learner will gain an understanding of the inner workings of the cycloidal gear drive while watching a video and listening to an explanation of its features.

The learner will learn the programming steps that are used to create circular motions with robots.

The learner will view videos showing the movements of each axis of the six-axis robot.

The learner will identify components of a welding robot and determine if the robot is set up correctly to avoid singularity.

In this animated object, learners examine how the purge pressure system is used to measure levels of material. A brief quiz completes the activity.

This animated lesson shows how to calculate the amount of force generated by hydraulic cylinders.

In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a capacitive proximity sensor. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Examine the components of a hydraulic system.

Learners observe how an optical pyrometer is used to take temperature measurements without making physical contact with the object being measured.

In this colorful and animated activity, learners study the operation of a needle valve and the operation of the needle valve with a check valve. A brief quiz completes the activity.

In this animated object, learners examine how various types of positive and non-positive displacement hydraulic pumps work.

The learner will understand the inner workings of the strain wave gear principle.

Learners follow an animated test procedure to determine if the parts of a hydraulic pump are worn.

In this animated object, learners study how the internal parts of an AC synchronous motor interact with magnetic fields to cause rotation. A short quiz completes the activity.

Learners study animation showing the operation of an AC wound-rotor motor with its external starting resistors. A short quiz completes the activity.

In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a hydraulic relief valve and its internal components. A brief quiz completes the activity.

In this animated and interactive object, learners examine a depiction of how force is multiplied by a larger cylinder when pressure from a pump is applied to a smaller cylinder. A short quiz completes the activity.

Learners study the factors that determine the frequency of an AC generator, such as the rotational speed of the armature or the number of stator poles.

Learners study the operation of a ladder circuit in which coils on one rung control contacts in other rungs.

The learner will understand the operation of motor control circuits used to start and stop three-phase motors.

Studies show that more than 75 percent of all hydraulic system failures are a direct result of unclean oil. In this interactive object, learners examine the three primary types of hydraulic system filters. A brief quiz completes the activity.

In this animated learning object, students examine the addresses of PLC elements and how they pertain to I/O connections and internal memory files.

Learners study animation showing the operation of cumulative and differential DC compound motors. A short quiz completes the activity.

The operation and characteristics of an absolute optical encoder used in automation applications are presented.

In this animated object, learners examine how the heating or cooling steps in a manufacturing process work to control a chemical reaction.