{"id":13738,"date":"2019-08-12T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=13738"},"modified":"2019-08-09T11:28:20","modified_gmt":"2019-08-09T10:28:20","slug":"how-engineers-can-benefit-from-tailored-choices-in-robotics-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/how-engineers-can-benefit-from-tailored-choices-in-robotics-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"How engineers can benefit from tailored choices in robotics technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Graham Mackrell looks at a range of&nbsp; highly dynamic, easily integrated servo actuators which offer lifelong precision and plug-and-play capabilities, this range is also highly customisable to meet the needs of the customer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mass customisation, a term first coined in the 1980s, has a goal of achieving individualised yet low cost products, better quality and improved productivity to meet the needs of individual customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the success of mass customisation in luxury consumer sectors, the demand for personalised products is growing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Intelligent manufacturing plays an important role in industry 4.0, and the need to compete at a global level has encouraged businesses to optimise their processes and business practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, this has led industrial businesses to increase their adoption of automation systems to improve efficiency and flexibility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, choosing the right components for an automation project is key to its success and directly affects how adaptable and versatile a system is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, delta robots &#8211; a type of robot based on parallelograms that restrict the movement of the end platform &#8211; excel in high-speed pick-and-place applications. To effectively operate a production line, this precision and speed is key.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Historically, precision came at a cost, pricing smaller businesses out of the market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But as precision becomes as much of a competitive requirement as it is an advantage, it\u2019s important that precision is accessible and flexible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s with this in mind that Harmonic Drive has developed the affordable BDA Series Servo Actuator range, equipping engineers with versatility and high precision components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new Harmonic Drive BDA Servo Actuator range offers the option to select a backlash-free strain wave gearbox unit or a low-backlash planetary gearbox.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BDA Series offers many customisable combinations when selecting the motor winding, motor feedback, brake and connector options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The connectors are rotatable, meaning the electrical connection is variable in its position. This flexibility in configuration makes the unit compatible with almost all servo drives in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With an increasing number of modular and customisable components on the market, engineers can consider how technology can support business needs and adapt their designs accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BDA Series has a wide range of applications in markets including machine tools, special environments, industrial robots, automation and handling, filling and closing machines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Servo actuator systems like the BDA Series can simplify the design process by offering flexible, off-the-shelf modular solutions at cost-effective price points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graham Mackrell is managing director of <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/harmonicdrive.de\/en\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Harmonic Drive UK (opens in a new tab)\">Harmonic Drive UK<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Graham Mackrell looks at a range of&nbsp; highly dynamic, easily integrated servo actuators which offer lifelong precision and plug-and-play capabilities, this range is also highly customisable to meet the needs of the customer Mass customisation, a term first coined in the 1980s, has a goal of achieving individualised yet low cost products, better quality and &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13739,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[105],"tags":[6984,6983,445,5761],"class_list":["post-13738","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","","category-design","tag-bda","tag-harmonic-drive-bda-servo-actuator-range","tag-harmonic-drive-uk","tag-precision-gears"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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