The term actuator is particularly at home in the fields of automation, industry and Factory 4.0 as well as the Internet of Things. An actuator is a kind of \"motor\" for machines or devices. It ensures that a physical movement is created from an electronic control. In other words, while sensors record information, actuators convert this information into actions.<\/p>\n
A well-known example is an automatic door: a sensor recognises when someone approaches. The actuator then moves the door leaf so that it opens. Without the actuator, the door would remain closed despite the sensor movement.<\/p>\n
Actuators also play a major role in modern factories, for example when robotic arms grip components or move conveyor belts. In smart homes, actuators open windows at the touch of a button or regulate the heating.<\/p>\n
In short: actuators transform digital commands into real actions. They are the \"muscles\" of machines in the age of digitalisation and automation.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"