White Papers, Catalogs, Case Studies and Resources for Engineers and Professionals
The rising interest in AI-first solution modeling suggests that a rethinking of conventional industrial robotics design and development is needed. Rather than relying on an approach in which existing machine operations are essentially augmented by bolting on AI-driven components, AI-first puts the intelligence at the forefront of the design process to perform at the core of a task.
Learn more in this white paper from Wind River…
Tried and true coil springs and disc springs work well in many engineering applications. However, it pays to compare these familiar options to another innovative spring design—flat-wire wave springs. Depending on the application, single- and multi-turn wave springs can offer distinct advantages over their more traditional counterparts.
Here’s a closer look at the important technical benefits of wave springs and some applications in which wave springs shine…
The new Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC has now been in force for some time, making it increasingly important for safety-related features to be implemented in mechanical engineering. In doing so, it is essential that safety features are guaranteed throughout the entire machine or system – firstly in order to protect the operator, and secondly to preserve the integrity of the machine itself.
From the operating room to the manufacturing floor, the robotic industry continues to grow and mature. As demand for robotic devices increases, so do the technology requirements.
This free whitepaper, “Force Sensors in Robotic Design” outlines robotic applications that benefit from thin, flexible, low-power tactile force sensors. It also provides a look at the technology behind FlexiForce sensors, one of the most easily-integrated and effective tactile force sensors on the market.
When designing a brushless motor into your application there is more to consider than just the speed, torque and voltage ratings. Inductance, Coulomb Friction, and Viscous Damping also have a great effect on the winding choice. If these parameters are ignored, you run a high chance of not having enough input power to run your torque/speed profile. This paper explains how to determine the best winding choice.
Elmo’s Ultimate Multi-Axis and servo solution incorporated in the design and development of the first Chinese Collaborative Robot by Siasun, China.
Traditional, tried-and-true SCARA robots remain a very popular solution for palletizing and tray packing applications. However, their typical design configuration features four axes consisting of two rotary axes and one lifting swivel unit which is generally not needed for most palletizing applications. The bottom line is, there’s no need to invest in 4 axes for the application.
Having trouble choosing the correct coupling style? Understanding application requirements with regard to factors such as torque, stiffness, rpm values and shaft misalignment details will easily narrow the suitable choices.
A good place to start when researching coupling choices is to have a broad understanding of overall servo coupling requirements. Considering these points early in the design process will help determine the correct style for the specific motion application.
If an application requires high speed, quiet operation, low EMI and longevity, then brushless DC technology (BLDC) might be what you’re looking for in a motion solution. While Brushless DC motors have an overwhelming number of advantages, there are also a few counterpoints to be aware of before making the commitment to go brushless. This quick guide breaks down advantages of brushless technology, cost (versus a brush DC motor), and how to determine the ideal motor type for a particular application.
AMETEK Dynamic Fluid Solutions strive to provide the most complete variety of desired options on our products including our motors. By using motor vendors of high quality and versatility, we can provide motor features to meet your needs. One of our standard motor variations, chemical processing, are added to TEFC, XP or HiE designs for corrosive gas service, Marine duty service and sanitary service.
Why use the Chemical Process (CP) Option?
