Industrial Robotics Tech Papers Resource
Peripherals: Actuators
LASER PROCESSING OF SINGLE BATCH TUBES FOR E-MOBILITY
POSTED: 05/15/2019
The e-mobility megatrend requires new solutions for production of car body parts. Bent and hydro formed tubes and tube frames are becoming crucial elements in e-car design, but processing these parts presents particular challenges to suppliers of manufacturing equipment. Due to safety tracking requirements, single frame production is one of
JENOPTIK Votan BIM laser cutting of metals and plastic
POSTED: 05/14/2019
Abstract To support the trend for higher Automation, Jenoptik created a flexible production line layout to optimize footprint and reduce operator dependence for cutting and welding on press hardened steel automotive body parts. The concept description is for a system to automatically trim and assemble a structural body part made
5 RTOS Performance Compared on EtherCAT Master – IntervalZero’s RTX/RTX64 Stands Out
by Terri Hawker, Vice President Product Management
POSTED: 03/29/2018
The KINGSTAR Soft Motion platform supports multiple industry-leading EtherCAT Masters to guarantee that devices from different manufacturers can work together seamlessly. The centralized controller architecture provided by an EtherCAT Master ensures all of the benefits of EtherCAT technology, like real-time operations, short cycle times, and maximum performance for minimal expense. 5
Servo Spot Welding Offers Superior Performance and Lower Lifetime Costs for Auto Manufacturing
by Gary Rosengren, Daniel Cass & Aaron Dietrich
POSTED: 04/25/2017
The leading global automotive manufacturers rely on robotic servo spot welding equipment for the assembly of automobile bodies to ensure high productivity, lower costs and higher quality compared to older-style pneumatic spot welding equipment. Introduction Leading global automobile manufacturers rely heavily on robotic equipment. According to the International Organization of Motor
How Embedded Devices and the Cloud Are Leading a Paradigm Shift in Manufacturing and Production
POSTED: 05/17/2016
By: Daron Underwood, CTO Not long ago, embedded devices were not connected in any way to a network especially to a network that was accessible to the cloud. As such, it was decidedly difficult to have software activation and licensing software work at a local level. Microsoft even struggled with Windows
Why an Open “Plug-and-Play” Software Platform is The Answer for Industrial Motion Control
POSTED: 04/28/2016
What is the number one thing that industrial automation engineers want at work? It’s simple: the freedom and flexibility to choose the best tools without reservation. That autonomy, however, is rarely achieved, not just in industrial automation but practically any industry these days. Oh sure, plenty of tooling vendors say they provide
DC Motor Selection for Dynamic Motion Control Applications
POSTED: 08/10/2015
Finding the right motor is one of the core elements in the selection of dynamic drive components. Due to their high starting torque maxon DC motors with or without brushes are the perfect matches for highly dynamic servo applications. Once the requirements of the application are specified and a general
Choosing the Right Drive Technology
POSTED: 08/10/2015
Coming up with the right drive technology for your application often depends on the options before you. Here are five of the most common drive configurations being used today, along with their benefits and drawbacks. Although there are a number of variations of drive technologies for motion applications, there are a
Machine Optimization Through DC Motor Selection
POSTED: 08/07/2015
Selecting the right DC motor is an important aspect of optimizing medical machine performance There are so many motors on the market today, from heavy-duty AC motors to tiny DC brushless and stepper motors. To use any of the motors users must have a full understanding of the application parameters, including
POSTED: 08/07/2015
When it came to designing a multi-leaf collimator (MLC) device,
Implantable Medication Delivery Systems: Where Every Microliter Counts
POSTED: 08/06/2015
Implantable medication delivery systems can have a decisive influence on the quality of life of the patients. In
POSTED: 08/06/2015
Enjoying life to the fullest – Taking carefree strolls through shopping malls, cycling with friends or perhaps going on a mountain hiking tour. With the right leg prosthesis, being active can be part of day-to-day life again. Ottobock and maxon
Minimally Invasive Tissue Removal System
POSTED: 08/06/2015
Medical engineers consistently look for ways
Air Cushion Systems for Comfortable Flights
POSTED: 08/05/2015
To achieve the highest possible level of comfort for air passengers, Lantal from Switzerland developed a pneumatic air cushion system. This system replaces the customary cushion foam with air-filled chambers.
