High loads with high dynamics in severe conditions can only be driven by fluid power mechanisms. Motion control is often used as a description in various engineering disciplines to refer to a technological solution that is able to control motion, such as the movement of at least one part relative to another. This volume describes how drives, sometimes very large, are designed and realized. The book provides a practical explanation of how the different mechanisms described work. A distinction is made between rotating and linear drives. In the case of rotating drives, the choice for an electrical drive is becoming increasingly prevalent. Linear drives remain important due to the large forces and highly dynamic behavior in the domain of hydraulic drive technology. Both of these important technologies are extensively discussed in this book, along with design rules and many other aspects.