Gantry Robot With 3D Laser Scanner by Dynamic Structures And Materials, LLC
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A commercial XYZ gantry robot has been combined with machine vision, a high-precision laser scanner, custom end effectors, data processing algorithms, and path planning software. The robot is a key component of a X-ray computed tomography (CT) system used for non-destructive evaluation.
The robotic system addresses a very challenging material handling problem for the munitions industry. The system is designed to locate, acquire, and manipulate a wide range of part geometries placed in arbitrary locations and orientations while providing adequate platform stability and stiffness to reduce undesirable motion of large parts during CT imaging. System safety must be maintained at all times.
DSM designed three robotic end effectors to handle the variety of part geometries anticipated in the munitions handling application. Each end effector or gripper is interchangeable on a wrist located on one of the robot’s Z axes. A six-axis force transducer is built into the wrist assembly.
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About Dynamic Structures And Materials, LLC
Dynamic Structures and Materials, LLC (DSM) specializes in electrical-mechanical design and prototyping services for challenging devices, machines, and systems. By partnering with industrial designers, engineers, and scientists, DSM’s varied expertise has enabled new and unique product development for industrial and consumer applications. DSM has extensive experience in motion control applications including micropositioning and nanopositioning system design using flexure-guided motion components. Specialty Motion System Competencies -------------------------------------------------- * Linear and rotary actuation systems for scanning applications, valves, and micro / nanopositioning equipment design * Flexure-guided mechanism designs for smooth motion * Piezoelectric and shape memory alloy materials Controls Software and Sensors -------------------------------------------------- * National Instruments LabVIEW VIs (CLAD certification), serial and USB communications, DLLs * HMI development * C, C++.net, VB.net, ASSEMBLY * Digital and analog sensor integration, data acquisition * Linear and non-linear control systems, including PID Electrical Circuit Design Capabilities -------------------------------------------------- * 50+ combined years of product design experience * Circuits for analog and power applications * Microcontroller and DSP implementations * Ultrasonic switching drivers for piezoelectric devices * Embedded systems software development Solid Modeling, Mechanical Design, FEA -------------------------------------------------- * 3D, 2D CAD * FEA-optimization of mechanisms and structures * Static, dynamic, modal, and transient analysis Precision Machine Design and Automation -------------------------------------------------- * Robotics, machine vision, laser scanning * Air bearing systems, harmonic drives, linear motors