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Angular sensor

Martin Raak | 1. June 2010

angular sensor Due to the integrated angular sensors, an arm can also be used directly as “teach-in” arm. Read-out angle information can be saved and called up or even directly transformed into movements (see film). Currently the sensor technology is advanced for series production. Development partner EvoLogics GmbH is a specialist for bionic inventions (the […]

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Hannover Messe

Martin Raak | 19. April 2010

The robolink highlights at the Hannover Messe 2010 – round tour through the stand and presentation of novelties. Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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Development status

Martin Raak | 23. March 2010

Increase in the transmitted torque (rotation) from 5 (generation 1) to 7 Nm (generation 2) in continuous operation. (Damage in the one-off fracture test at > 24 Nm) GFRP and CFRP rods now available in profiled version. Maximum length of 1 m. See price list. Weight CFK: 170 g/m, GFK: 200 g/m, Aluminum 270 g/m […]

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Development status

Martin Raak | 22. March 2010

Our beta tester special offer has been running since the end of December. So far approx. 30 customers have been sent samples and approx. 20 customer-specific tests are running. More samples are being produced to keep up with the demand. Applications areas / industries: research centers (Fraunhofer, DLR, international universities), robot builders (service, maintenance, handling), […]

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Current status of the product development

Martin Raak | 14. December 2009

The revised, new version of the articulated robot joint is now available as a prototype. The following product improvements have been achieved: lower cable friction due to less narrow cable guide for the rotational motion (newly laid Bowden cables with optimized friction couple => see figures) New design of the transition from articulated joint to […]

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