Der Aktuator
Example: Der Aktuator steuert die Bewegung der Maschine präzise.
Definition
"Der Aktuator" is a device or component in technology that controls or moves a mechanism or system by converting energy into physical motion, often used to precisely regulate the movement of machines or equipment.
Etymology
The word "der Aktuator" comes from the Latin word 'actuātor,' meaning 'one who puts into motion.' It was adopted into German technical vocabulary to describe devices that initiate movement or action in mechanical systems. Did you know that the concept of actuators dates back to early automation and robotics developments?
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"Der Aktuator" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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