This is a synchronization focused book prepared on the basis of the completed projects supported by the Natural Science Found Committee of China – “Study on Theory and Its Application of Controlled Synchronization of Mechanical Systems” and “Study on Theory and Its Application of General Synchronization and Intelligent Fixed Speed Ratio Drive Control of Multi-Motors Mechanical Systems”, as well as the other relative projects. This book explores vibratory synchronization, controlled synchronization and combined synchronization of two or more motors driven mechanical systems, and fixed speed ratio control, as well as controlled synchronization of multi-hydraulic cylinders based on the theories of non-linear mechanical dynamics, modern and intelligent controls. This book describes in detail the basic principles and methods as well as the concrete measures, and introduces the author’s many years’ working experiences in the engineering practice during the research of these projects. In this book, theories and methods are illustrated by specific examples relatable to engineering applications. This book is suitable for university or college staff and students as teaching materials or reference books. It is also suitable for the technical professionals who are working on the research and the design of mechanical engineering, automation and dynamics.

Introduction to the First Author / Preface / Development of the Theory and Technology of Vibratory Synchronization and Controlled Synchronization / Vibratory Synchronization of Plane Motion of Self Synchronous Vibrating Machines with Dual-motors / Vibratory Synchronization of Spatial Motion Self Synchronous Vibrating Machines / Vibratory Synchronization Transmission and its Applications / Self Synchronization of Dual Motors with Electromechanical Coupling / Controlled Synchronization of Multi-motor Mechanical Systems Using Traditional Methods / Intelligent Controlled Synchronizations of Mechanical Systems with Multi-motor Drives / Composite Synchronization of Vibrating Machines with Four Motors / Fixed Speed Ratio Control of Two-motor Mechanical Systems / References.

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