Overview Maxon, a pioneer in precision micromotors, and Mecademic, a leading provider of compact robotic systems, have formed a mutually beneficial partnership that fuels innovation in the field of robotics. Maxon's motors have found their ideal match in Mecademic's robotic platforms, while Mecademic leverages Maxon's motors for comprehensive testing and validation. This collaboration has led to remarkable advancements and breakthroughs in the realm of robotics.   Mecademic Harnessing Maxon's Motors Mecademic's robots are the most compact and precise industrial robots in the world, which is made possible in part due to the motors that they

Problem Cretex Medical, an innovative contract manufacturer for the medical device industry, was faced with a difficult challenge. Responsible for manufacturing a critical component for intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) catheter devices, they needed to find a way to optimize the daily work experience of their assembly team and scale up production at the same time. “Think of this manual process as the extreme limits of what you can humanly do by manipulating tweezers under a microscope. The size of this assembly is not any bigger than an eyelash and the ergonomics of this repetitive process were taking a real physical and

Overview Mati Therapeutics is a Texas-based company specializing in the development of non-invasive drug delivery systems for ocular diseases. The company has been creating its own manufacturing equipment for over a decade, which includes the incorporation of Mecademic’s Meca500 – a six-axis robotic arm – into several of their machines. The Meca500 was chosen due to its small size, high precision, EtherCat communication, integrated gripper, absence of a controller, affordability, and short lead time. After transitioning from a Contract Manufacturing Organization to building their own manufacturing facility, the Meca500 has proven to be the ideal choice for reducing space utilization

The Meca500 robotic arm from Mecademic is uniquely suited for the aerospace industry. Its small size, lightweight, low energy consumption, and unmatched compactness make it ideal for an aircraft or a spacecraft. In this article, the research authors present a novel method of robot-assisted additive manufacturing on-orbit.     The aerospace robotics industry calls for extreme precision to meet strict tolerance requirements, safety standards, and micromanipulation needs. Mecademic’s aerospace clients, ranging from NASA’s Johnson Space Centre to rocket manufacturing industry leaders, benefit from unmatched precision when automating with our Meca500 robot arm. The Meca500 is commonly commissioned to assemble delicate aerospace electronics, perform quality inspections and testing,

SDC, an engineering company that specializes in designing and building custom machinery used for factory automation, integrated several Meca500 robot arms into a machine that automates medical device manufacturing. The machine was custom-built for a client who produces endoscopes. The client needed an automation solution to increase production throughput and improve precision. SDC integrated the robots into an automation solution that increased throughput by 500% and improved the consistency of product quality. The use of Meca500 robots also lowered training costs, cut programming time, and minimized the use of factory space. x     Challenge A customer of SDC required

Today’s chemistry labs are about working smarter, not harder. Higher reproducibility and speed are increasing throughput and research quality. No longer saddled with tedious, repetitive tasks, scientists are finally being freed to focus on more creative aspects of their work. This article features Dr. Daniel Chartrand, Ph.D., and the automation platform he built at the University of Montreal (U of M). The platform is intended to accelerate the University’s research on solar cells, for greener, cleaner energy.     Dr. Chartrand needed to automate the fabrication and characterization of small test solar cells in inert atmosphere enclosures.   Solar cells

The LAP-C carton folding machine, by GTE-engineering, is a fully automated packaging system with a small footprint. The project, lead by Mark van den Munckhof was developed for a GTE customer in the medical industry.   Cleanroom requirement To fit a cleanroom, GTE used their Lean Automation Platform circular (LAP-C) along with Mecademic’s Meca500 robotic arm. This guaranteed a small footprint –an essential requirement as their customer intends to use the machine in a cleanroom. On why GTE chose Mecademic’s robotic arm: The Mecademic robot offers a unique solution to precision positioning and manipulation in tight spaces, an intelligent alternative to fixed automation. The small

Zymergen, a science and materials innovation company based in California, integrated dozens of Meca500 robots to automate experiments in their life sciences facility. Zymergen needed a lab automation solution that was flexible, reliable, fast, easy to program, and that could maximize throughput. The Meca500 was integrated into a modular automation system which lowered costs and cut integration times eightfold compared to that of other solutions. It also maximized flexibility and enabled maintenance-free operation.     Challenge Zymergen needed accurate and reliable robots to automate laboratory processes which included the transfer of microtiter plates between various life-science instruments. Their goal was

When Horosys, a Swiss integrator specializing in desktop automation for watchmaking, saw the ultra-compact and highly precise Meca500 robot, the idea for the Smart Micro Factory (SMF) project was born. Horosys developed the SMF concept to fulfill the automation needs of the Swiss watchmaking industry and give access to automation and robotics to manufacturers producing in low volumes, with limited investments, and requiring a quick payback. The modular desktop factory can assemble, rivet and push fit jewels and multiple watchmaking components. With its tiny footprint, embedded controller and open programming environment, the Meca500 is an integral part of the solution. Horosys

Token, a manufacturer of innovative smart rings for payments and building access, integrated Meca500 robot arms into their product assembly cells. They required a solution with a small footprint to improve precision and lower manufacturing costs. Using Meca500 robots gave Token more flexibility in their assembly system design, increased throughput, reduced tolerances, and improved automation ROI.     Challenge Token needed a highly precise, compact, and cost-effective solution to automate the assembly of their Token smart rings. Their goal was to minimize the automation footprint in order to make the most of the space within assembly cells, and keep manufacturing