In a collaborative effort to support the healthcare industry during this COVID-19 crisis, Heidenhain is working with Applied Motion Products, Inc. to expedite critical components to a large manufacturer of ventilators. Now in various stages of delivery, the Applied Motion Products¡¯ StepSERVO Integrated Motors equipped with Heidenhain¡¯s RENCO encoders are making their way into the production of 5,000 new life-saving medical devices.
¡°There is now an aggressive schedule in place to move these products faster than usual,¡± said Julie Jennings, director of manufacturing at Applied Motion Products. ¡°And I have to thank Heidenhain for their help and effort in enabling us to meet our deadlines and making a difference in our world as we work together to fight this crisis.¡±
StepSERVO Integrated Motors combine a proven integrated motor design with a high-resolution incremental encoder and closed-loop firmware. This combination provides users with the ability to create peak torques up to 50% higher than open loop motors, as well as operate cooler and quieter ¨C especially important to ventilator manufacturers. The incremental RENCO RCML 15 rotary encoders used in the design are compact and reliable and continue to provide easy-to-integrate motion control performance.
¡°It¡¯s incumbent upon us all to do whatever we can to fight this pandemic,¡± said Tom Wyatt, Heidenhain¡¯s director of communications/marketing. ¡°And we are happy we can play even a small part.¡±
