Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.95
…production version of Annaboto at RoboSource. Source: Eugene Demaitre maxon masters small motors Taunton, Mass.-based maxon precision motors inc. has been providing drive systems for robotic applications since 1961, said Carsten Horn, application engineering manager at the U.S. unit of Switzerland-based maxon group. Like Smithers and Palme, Horn pointed out that innovators and entrepreneurs should focus on design flexibility and understanding the target application and market. He recalled that maxon's current product line does not reflect the initial intent of principal shareholder Karl Walter Braun, who wanted to develop a small motor for an electric shaver. While that product didn't…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 64.56
Massachusetts consortium MassRobotics and motor provider maxon today announced that they have partnered to support the robotics innovation ecosystem. Taunton, Mass.-based maxon said its extensive experience with electric drives and motion control technologies will help companies advance the automation industry. “maxon is excited to partner with MassRobotics to push the boundaries of technology working with the robotics community on advancements in this fast-growing robotics industry,” stated Chris Blake, CEO of maxon USA. maxon develops and manufactures brushed and brushless DC motors, as well as gearheads, encoders, controllers, sensors, spindle drives, and entire mechatronic systems. The company said its drives are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.59
…robot’s movements need to be 100% reliable and safe.” Maxon Motor makes drive systems designed for tight spaces Motors also play an important role as they give robots the ability to move. Maxon Motor is building frameless motors and integrated drive systems to optimize precision and to give robots the power they need in confined spaces, according to Biren Patel, business development manager at Maxon USA. He sees an increasing need for components to be of both low weight and size to accommodate for collaborative robots. “With robots being integrated around humans, there will be a need for more sensors…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.44
…Clo Virtual Fashion, Epic Games, Esri, Golaem, Graphisoft, Lightmap, Maxon, McNeel & Associates, Onshape from PTC, Reallusion, Trimble, and wrnch Inc. Omniverse use cases grow worldwide More than 500 companies have been evaluating Omniverse, said NVIDIA. For instance, Lockheed Martin is working with Omniverse for wildfire simulation, prediction, and suppression. Its artificial intelligence center of excellence has launched an initiative with NVIDIA called Cognitive Mission Management to develop a strategy for emergency response and fire suppression efforts. “Using NVIDIA Omniverse and AI to simulate wildfires will help us to predict how quickly and in which directions they spread and to…