Pulse Direction vs EtherCAT: 2 Proven CNC Motion Architectures

Pulse Direction vs EtherCAT motion control on an industrial CNC machine interface during automated cutting operations.

Pulse Direction vs EtherCAT (Network-Based Motion) in CNC Control Written by: Radonix R & D Team. When discussing CNC motion control, two terms are often mentioned: Pulse/Direction and EtherCAT. These are not competing “good vs bad” technologies. They are different motion command architectures, each designed for different machine requirements and system complexities. At Radonix, it […]

Open-Source CNC Control: Why It Matters in Industry

Open-loop control diagram illustrating signal flow concept used in open-source CNC control systems without feedback paths

Open-Source CNC Control Is About Transparency, Not Risk Written by: Radonix R & D Team What Does “Open-Source” Actually Mean? Open-source refers to software—and in some cases hardware architectures—whose internal logic, such as source code or system design, is accessible for inspection, extension, and integration under defined rules. Unlike closed or proprietary systems, open-source platforms […]