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• What was needed: two different lead screw axes, motor and motor control system
• Requirements: research and development in the field of sustainability requires innovative, cost-effective and, above all, individual solutions. Furthermore, the solution had to be suitable for cleanrooms
• Industry: Robots
• Success for the customer: our lubrication-free lead screw axes, in combination with the motor and control system, ensure a cost-effective, turnkey solution.

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Problem

Belgian company Art Robotics uses smart technology to create smart, sustainable solutions for the energy and recycling industries. The core competencies are in the areas of robotics, IoT and AI.

Art Robotics faced a special challenge with one of their customers called Umicore. Umicore is a leader in circular materials technology, producing materials for high-performance optoelectronic, photovoltaic and electronic devices. The company's R&D department is constantly looking for new methods to offer cost-effective materials with the same quality, lightweight and less waste. In order to support these innovation processes, new measurement systems and tools for wafers are needed.

The problem: these are not available off the peg and have to be developed from scratch. An experienced partner is needed who develops innovative, turnkey solutions quickly and cost-effectively. Furthermore, the system had to function in a cleanroom environment.

Solution

Art Robotics developed a completely new solution with the help of the igus® components. All components, e.g. the lead screw axes, the motor and the motor control system were integrated into a complete system that was able to meet the customer's requirements. The result: a special measurement setup for quantifying the specifications of wafers.

The system, which consists of parts from igus® drive technology, among others, can handle very thin next-generation wafers (< 200µm) as well as apply high forces in a controlled manner and provide accurate measurements. The plug-and-play software with a special graphical user interface, in combination with the D1 motor control system, enables easy configuration and measurements.

Since the measurements are carried out in a cleanroom environment, all components are suitable for cleanrooms. It is a desktop system that is compact, ergonomic and safe to use. Just like the products from igus® drive technology, the system is designed for modularity in order to expand its capabilities in the future.

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