History of Mechatronics
The word “Mechatronic” was created in 1969 by Tetsuro Mori, a senior engineer for Yaskawa Electric Company in Japan.
Back then, mechatronics was viewed strictly as electromechanical systems or control and automation engineering. As is evident, the term mechatronics is a combination of words, which is nothing new for Yaskawa; a company that has been combining words and concepts since the 1950s. One of the first terms they created was “minertia,” which was named for a servomotor line that used minimum inertia to develop super-fast starting and stopping ability. Next came, “mochintrol” – short for motor, machine and control – which boasts electrical actuators capable of freely controlling mechanical arms and fingers.
Yaskawa applied for a registered trademark for mechatronics in 1970 and won the rights to the term in 1973. Although the foundation was set for the study of mechatronics, it failed to take off to its full potential; Yaskawa and its engineers were ahead of their time, and so they did not pursue widespread publicity.
It wasn’t until the mid-1980s that the term began to gain popularity. Yaskawa decided not to renew its trademark and relinquish the rights to the term so as not to limit the industry’s research and advancement of the technology.
During the 1970s, mechatronics focused on servo technology, in which simple implementation aided technologies related to sophisticated control methods such as automatic door openers and auto-focus cameras. In the 1980s, mechatronics was used to focus on information technology whereby microprocessors were imbedded into mechanical systems to improve performance, such as antilock braking and electric seats. Finally, in the 1990s, mechatronics centered on communication technology to connect products into large networks, including the production of air bags and other related technologies.
Who we are
As a tone chaser with deep roots in robotics, coding, and HMI/GUI design/programming. We’re able to emulate some of the “Spunk” from glorious past coil winding technology like the traverse CAM from the Leesona 102 coil winding machine into today’s modern world of precise CNC, powerful MCU, and advanced HMI. A simple combination yet highly effective, precise, dependable and a reliable way for luthiers and pickup winders to recreate those winding patterns and bring back those “TONE” of yesteryears. As a tool, not only it can eases one’s everyday pickup winding tasks but will also be an extension to one’s unique tonal palette.
At Wynn Mechatronics, we strived and committed to create and provide tools specifically for the pickup winders. Designed, engineered and assembled in the U.S. Every component is carefully selected, every measurement is precisely calculated, every design is meticulously planned. We over engineered to create this tool with purposes. Reliability, durability and expandability. We’re confident that our CNC Auto-Traverse System will not only a joy to use but also will provide many years of problem free services. Whether you are building a brand new pickup winding system or looking for an add-on to implement an existing system for versatility, CNC Auto-Traverse System can fit your needs.
Our Traverse Controller has a built-in counter that uses a highly sensitive and accurate opto sensor. Since it functions as an independent unit, it has a feature to notify you when your stepper motor is missing steps. Other than start winding (traverse) from left to right, it also allows you to wind (traverse) from right to left. Whether the left position is the top of the bobbin or the bottom of the bobbin is strictly up to your setup. You can set our traverse system to work with any winding motor; that includes hand cranked coil winder or home-made pickup winder.