Motion control plays fundamental roles in manufacturing systems. The control objectives depend on the problem at hand. In precision motion control of products at nano/micro scales, rejection of vibrations due to external excitation is a significant issue. On the other hand, in assembly of automotive parts using robot manipulators, control of vibrations caused by the flexibility of a robot arm
... [Show full abstract] needs to be addressed. This paper reviews recent research on control methodologies that have significant impacts on today’s and tomorrow’s manufacturing systems. More specifically, applications of loop shaping for precision motion control and iterative learning control are reviewed.