internal drive variables such as current output. MPX is compatible with MechaWare for developing custom control algorithms, and the utility library includes GUI controls. Visual Basic .NET contains powerful and user-friendly help, debugging, and auto-complete features not found in proprietary motion programming environments. Users will be able to easily create programs for coordinated motion, point-to-point motion, pause-on-path motion, on-the-fly motion modification, velocity motion and streaming point (PT, PVT, Splines) motion. Visual Basic 2005 Express edition is available as a free download from Microsoft. MPX also supports development in Microsoft Visual C About SynqNetThe SynqNet motion network was designed to meet demanding motion applications and industry trends toward interoperable, digital machinery. SynqNet uses the standard Ethernet IEE802.3 physical layer for robust isolation and 100m cable lengths with a deterministic protocol engineered by Danaher Motion. SynqNet creates system modularity, HotReplace service without downtime, remote diagnostics, software field upgrade, multi-vendor support and fault-tolerant safety. Since 2003, over 300,000 SynqNet axes have been installed. About Danaher MotionDanaher Motion is a leading global manufacturer of motion control products that improve the efficiency and productivity of complex manufacturing operations. Danaher Motion’s product innovations have been revolutionizing the motion control industry for over 60 years through trusted brand names including Kollmorgen, Thomson and Dover.