Very often, when we think of motion management and control applications, our mind immediately goes to systems on belts, rails or situations where the object to be transported is on a surface. However, when the load is suspended, a whole new set of variables comes into play. Dedicated drive functions can make a difference in ensuring clean and fast movements. Luigi Cattaneo SPA has chosen Yaskawa inverters for the motion control of its cranes, solving the pendulum problems that come with particularly long booms.