maxon UK is presenting its new range of drive systems for surgical robots at Medical Technology UK, Stand 113, Coventry Building Society Arena, taking place on March 12-13.
The precision drive system manufacturer will display the new high efficiency joints alongside new, high torque density motors for prosthetics. maxon will also show its capabilities in ceramic manufacturing for surgical and medical OEM components.
Designed for mobile robots
maxon’s new HEJ High Efficiency Joints have been designed for mobile robots and provide compact dimensions, high torque density, and extended battery life. Ideally suited to mobile surgical robots, the HEJ joints feature a robust design with a fully enclosed unit comprising the motor, gear, sensor, and control electronics, which is tested to high impact and ingress resistance. Designed for continuous operation, active thermal cooling can also be achieved.
The precision drive system manufacturer will also present the new ECX10 brushless DC (BLDC) motor, designed to power prosthetics. The new, compact motor with a reduced 10mm diameter provides the advantages of BLDC motors within the footprint of prosthetic limbs.
The ECX10 achieves high torque-density up to 1.83mNm plus enhanced precision as a result of its integrated control electronics and sensor. With reduced mechanical wear compared to a traditional brushed motor design, the ECX10 also extends motor durability and efficiency.
maxon will also show its wider range of DC and brushless DC (BLDC) motors designed specifically for medical applications, along with gearheads, encoders, and motor controllers.
The company’s portfolio of medical applications includes drive systems for surgical robots and surgical power tools, active implants, pumps & drug delivery systems, as well as rehabilitation equipment and prosthetics.
Medical OEM design engineers are encouraged to visit maxon’s stand to discuss their applications directly with maxon’s engineers.
maxon UK & Ireland’s head of medtech Matthew Dean.
Led by maxon UK & Ireland’s head of medtech Matthew Dean, the maxon team is equipped to provide drive system specification and answer design queries including customisation.
maxon customises up to 80% of its drive systems
maxon customises up to 80% of its drive systems, and with EN ISO 13485 certification and MDR (Medical Device Regulation) compliance, plus assembly in clean room environment according to GMP standards, ISO class 8 is also possible for maxon’s customised products for medtech.
At Medical Technology UK, maxon’s engineers will also present the company’s capabilities in ceramic manufacturing for medical machine components and wider uses.
As well as having a hardness and durability higher than stainless steel, ceramic materials are also biocompatible and resistant to corrosion. Ceramics also achieve high thermal and electrical insulation. maxon has used ceramic materials to manufacture insulation components for endoscopes and is keen to talk to engineers about expanded possibilities within wider medical applications.
“Medical Technology UK Ireland is an important event for maxon UK & Ireland because of our focus on the medical sector,” said Matthew Dean, maxon UK & Ireland.
“Supporting medical design engineers for applications such as surgical robotics and surgical power tools, our engineers will advise on best practice in drive system design to create better performing medical technology.”
Find out more here about maxon’s drive systems for medical technology.