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Winning the silver vector award in 2016, Fidia SpA is a leader in the design and production of high-performance integrated milling systems, primarily used in the manufacturing of moulds and dies for the automotive and aerospace industries.
In this VIDEO we see a novel energy supply solution for the 7th axis of a machine tool, which previously used unguided cables. By integrating the multi-rotation module (MRM) from igus, rotational movements of up to 720 degrees are achieved. It also allows a fast rotation of 180°/s and acceleration of 30°/s² with extremely fast changes in direction.
A particular benefit for Fidia was that the MRM was delivered completely pre-assembled and harnessed by igus, all that was required was for it to be attached to the machine tool and connected up.
