A system and method are disclosed for controlling an integrated
rotary-linear actuator system that may be coupled to a network via a
network interface. The integrated rotary-linear actuator system includes
a control system and a rotary-linear actuator having a moveable plunger
and associated coils. The coils may be energized to interact with
associated magnets to effect corresponding movement of the plunger, which
may include rotation and/or linear movement. The network interface
facilitates receipt of control information at the control system of the
integrated rotary-linear actuator system from the network. The control
system may control an amplifier to energize the coils based on the
control information.