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1. Precise Brake Solutions for Precision Small  & Mini Motors

   March 2, 2023 9:07 pm Leave a Comment

   As the demand for smaller motors increases, so does the need for small-diameter brakes and other small components. With recent technological advancements, electromagnetic brakes are able to generate powerful torque even in compact sizes. SEPAC is recognized for our capability to customize standard brake and clutch products to meet the application requirements of our customers. The following paragraphs will discuss the rising demand for smaller motors and components within various industries and applications. We will also discuss some challenges manufacturers face when engineering these parts.

    

   Larger Than Life Demand for Mini Motors

   Industries with common applications where failure can result in human casualty or harm demand reliable parts that operate with very specific spatial and functionality requirements. These critical operation industries are requiring smaller motors to power various equipment and machinery within these critical applications. As such, these industries also require smaller-diameter brakes that can still deliver the required torque, precision, and safety. 

   Aerospace & Defense Demand for Miniature Electromagnetic Brakes

   The aerospace and defense industry demands efficient electromagnetic brakes for various applications. Missiles make up a significant percentage of that demand, as the need for smaller and smaller missiles (smaller than 12 inches in diameter) continues to grow. SEPAC’s  small electromagnetic brakes offer several key benefits to the aerospace and defense industry, including:

   • Reliability
   • Energy efficiency
   • Lower-weight components, resulting in lighter loads
   • Cost savings due to reduced weight

    

   Medical Robotics Demand for Miniature Electromagnetic Brakes

   In the past decade, the robotics industry has recognized a dramatic improvement in successfully completing  a larger range of surgical procedures due to software and hardware advancements. With the introduction of smaller components, these surgical robotic applications can see reduced integration costs. Medical and surgical robotics demand miniature electromagnetic brakes to perform delicate operations with small tools and high precision. Because of their compact design, surgical robots can operate in confined spaces. They offer increased portability, allowing them to move easily between operating rooms and storage areas.

   SEPAC’s PMBs, TSEBs, and UTSEBs offer  surgical and medical robotic manufacturers to benefit from brake sizes as well as powerful torque.

   One of the most significant requirements for brakes used in surgical robots is that they provide zero backlash to ensure optimal precision. Because of this, the use of electromagnetic permanent magnet power-off brakes (PMBs) are often the best solution. PMBs lock joints into place with no radial movement, providing zero backlash, making them ideal for robotic surgery equipment. In addition to zero-backlash performance, PMBs offer quiet operation, a compact design, and high torque compared to body size.

   Other surgical applications that do not require zero backlash can benefit from thin spring-engaged brakes (TSEB) and ultra-thin spring-engaged brakes (UTSEB).

    

   Technical & Machining Challenges of Mini-Scale Mobility

   Engineering smaller motors and brakes does not come with a sacrifice of performance or quality. While there are many challenges that engineers face designing and manufacturing these smaller components , SEPAC is able to customize a solution to meet your application requirements with premium quality and safety.

   Size plays a critical role when it comes to how much torque a brake can produce for a particular application. At SEPAC, we offer a range of products that fit the role of being compact yet powerful. If your application requires brakes capable of operating in small envelopes while still producing high torque levels, we have the solutions you need.  

   To increase the torque of our products, we can:

   • Reduce the teeth angle
   • Adjust the size and/or strength of the springs
   • Increase the number of friction surfaces
   • Utilizing  materials with higher coefficients of friction
   • And more!

   These capabilities allow SEPAC to modify our existing standard products to meet exacting torque requirements. If you do not see a standard product in our offerings that meets your requirements, contact our team of experts to discover a solution. Our TSEB, UTSEB, and PMB brakes offer great torque-to-size ratios and can be modified to fit your application’s torque requirements.

    

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   Rely on SEPAC for Your Brake Solutions

   Critical industries, or industries that require safe and precise technology to prevent human harm, like the Aerospace or Medical Industries, rely heavily on proper component functionality. While these components present many engineering challenges, the experts at SEPAC are here to deliver quality solutions. Our small-diameter brakes feature compact sizes while delivering efficient, trusted performance and powerful torque. We can work with you to deliver a customized solution to meet your particular needs over a wide range of applications.

   For more information about our powerful brakes and solutions for precision control, request information today. 

2. Guide to Troubleshooting Permanent Magnet Brakes

   January 13, 2023 8:06 pm Leave a Comment

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   The first step in fixing something is to understand how it works. Permanent magnet brakes (PMBs) are a form of brake that uses permanent magnets to provide the normal magnetic force necessary to attract the armature and produce torque.

   Permanent magnet brakes are used to hold or stop a load. Also called permanent magnet power off brakes, PMBs use permanent magnets to produce normal magnetic force within the magnet body assembly.

   In the absence of DC power, the magnet’s normal force attracts the armature plate and creates torque. When power is supplied, it engages the polarized DC coil in the brake assembly, reversing the magnetic strength within the flux path of the permanent magnet. This reduces the force to zero, and the diaphragm spring releases the armature, releasing the brake.

   Troubleshooting

   Permanent magnet brakes and spring-engaged brakes perform similar functions but have distinct properties. PMBs can stop dynamically or simply hold a rotating shaft when power is removed. Because PMBs are also lighter and smaller in diameter than spring-engaged brakes vs torque output, PMBs are preferred for applications with weight or space limitations.

   Potential problems using PMBs are often the result of not following the manufacturer’s installation guide and other best practices. Some possible issues include:

   • Wrong voltage
   • Wrong polarity
   • Wrong air gap

   These issues, if not mitigated, can result in functionality errors, including:

   • Not releasing
   • Low torque
   • Re-engaging

   Other PMB troubleshooting considerations include:

   Contaminants and Your Environment

   SEPAC permanent magnet brakes should be mounted in a dry environment, away from contaminants like water, oil, and grease. This ensures that the brakes can function correctly. Oil or grease can lower the friction force, lowering the torque capability. Also, water can cause corrosion, which can lead to low torque or even a loss of torque.

   Permanent magnet brakes should be piloted on the inner diameter (ID) of the magnet body or outside of the mounting flange.

   Because PMBs contain permanent magnets, be sure not to use magnetic steel around or in the brake. Nonmagnetic materials like aluminum alloys, zinc, or 300 series stainless steel are suitable alternatives. If you must use magnetic steels, make sure to leave at least a 0.25” gap around the field of the brake.

   Mounting

   Improper mounting could also result in poor PMB performance. Here are some tips for troubleshooting mounting issues:

   • Mounting Interface: The shaft should be perpendicular to the mounting surface within 0.005” total indicator reading (TIR). Mounting surfaces should be level and perpendicular to the shaft within 0.002”. If not, it can result in surfaces being hit or struck when power is supplied.
   • Supply Voltage: The supplied voltage should change no more than ±10%. The brake may not release if the voltage isn’t between 21.6 and 26.4 V. The positive electrode is marked red, and the negative electrode is marked black. If the polarity is wrong, the brake may not operate.
   • Power & Current: Use only direct current or full-wave rectified direct current. A DC PWM can be used as well. The Brakes will not function with alternating current (AC) applied.

   SEPAC ships brakes without burnishing or run-in. This means you may have to manually turn it a few revolutions to obtain the proper torque.

   Electrical Connections

   Electrical connections refer to the wiring between the brake’s magnetic coil and DC power supply. Make sure the polarity is correct. The red wire should go to the positive terminal, while the black wire goes to the negative terminal. Control switching should be in the DC circuit, as AC circuit switching can cause slow disengagement. All circuits should be using arc suppressors.

   Air Gap Set at Assembly

   If your PMB is not releasing when you apply power or not engaging when you remove power, you could be dealing with an improperly set air gap. See the below table for specific air gaps by brake model size:

   Model	Air Gap Set at Assembly
   	Min.		Max.
   	MM	Inches	MM	Inches
   PMB-110-24-M06	0.150	0.006	0.250	0.010
   PMB-126-24-M06	0.150	0.006	0.250	0.010
   PMB-157-24-M10	0.150	0.006	0.250	0.010
   PMB-197-24-M15	0.250	0.010	0.350	0.014
   PMB-252-24-M18	0.250	0.010	0.350	0.014
   PMB-319-24-M020	0.250	0.010	0.350	0.014
   PMB-398-24-M30	0.250	0.010	0.380	0.015
   PMB-496-24-M30	0.400	0.016	0.500	0.020
   PMB-634-24-M40	0.750	0.030	0.850	0.033

   Additional Support From SEPAC, Inc.

   Now that you understand more about permanent magnetic brakes, you’re better prepared to troubleshoot potential issues. If you have further questions, visit our FAQ page to learn more. For tailored support, contact SEPAC or request a quote today.

3. Underwater Robotics Applications

   January 12, 2023 4:33 pm Leave a Comment

   Robotics is rapidly advancing, with new developments and capabilities emerging every day across multiple sections of this industry. Applications ranging from oil and gas excavations to military and transportation projects rely on underwater robotics to achieve explorative missions, maintenance, and more. Today’s electronic and electrical based robotics systems offer fine-tuned movements, powerful motion, and new subsea capabilities. 

   At SEPAC, we specialize in designing advanced motion control solutions used in underwater robotic assemblies for research, offshore oil and gas rigs, and more. Our brakes and clutches are essential to rotary and linear actuators that assist in the motion control of robots, including trunk or arm rotation, flexion, extension, and more.

   What Is Underwater Robotics?

   Underwater robotics is the field of designing, developing, and manufacturing complex robotic systems that operate within a subsea/underwater environment. Popular examples include subsea and subterranean vehicles, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). Well-designed subsea vehicles can reach underwater environments that are too extreme for humans to safely reach. 

   Many conventional underwater robotics and installations use hydraulic valves and components that were built to withstand extreme pressures and harsh environments. However, today’s advanced robotics are making the switch to clutches, valves, and other components powered by electric motors. Hydraulic components can pose a risk to the system and environment because of a potential propensity to fail, which has happened in catastrophic oil spills near offshore oil rigs. Parts that rely on electrical actuation are not only more reliable, but also offer an additional level of safety. This is better for overall performance and helps protect the environment from future catastrophes.

   Subsea Operation Conditions and Requirements

   Because subsea environments are so extreme, any equipment built to operate within the ocean’s depths must comply with strict manufacturing and performance standards. By surpassing these standards, SEPAC’s products allow complete subsea robotic systems to operate at different depths, temperatures, and ocean conditions without error.

   Common design considerations when manufacturing and designing subsea robotics include:

   • The subsurface current profile, which incorporates the force of currents at both the surface and the bottom of the ocean
   • The strength of waves, both at the surface and below the surface
   • The overall depth the robotic system will need to operate at, which also determines pressure conditions

   At SEPAC, we design our brake and clutch solutions to handle these factors. Our designers and engineers consider all factors of functionality so there’s no risk of subpar performance. 

   Our components are designed to handle low-temperature and high-temperature conditions, including temperatures exceeding 113° F/45° C. When designing solutions for leaders in the subsea robotics industry, common design customizations involve submerging the brake or clutch solution completely in oil. This helps the product to operate efficiently under intense pressure and throughout wet, salty environments. Each oil-filled actuator enclosure is properly pressurized to handle the conditions at any depth. 

   Subterranean Vehicle Engineering Logistics

   One of the most common types of robotic systems is subterranean vehicles. We design and build superior brake solutions that are powerful enough to handle operations in highly pressurized environments at extreme depths, as well as uneven surfaces. The assemblies are also small, allowing for maneuverability in small confines. Our braking systems are built for stopping, holding, and controlling robotic arms, vision movements, tracking tasks, and overall steering.

   SEPAC’s most popular solutions include safety power-off spring-engaged brake systems (SEB) and spring-engaged tooth brakes (SETB). Ultra-thin spring-engaged brakes (UTSEB) and thin spring-engaged brakes (TSEB) are commonly used in robotic applications due to their sizes. The SEB, UTSEB and TSEB product types are spring-engaged (power off) and utilize a friction material for torque transmission. The SETB is also a spring-engaged (power off) brake, but utilizes opposing sets of “teeth” to produce torque. 

   Underwater Robotics Applications

   SEPAC brake and clutch solutions are commonly designed for use in underwater robotics systems. Some of the most frequent applications for these underwater assemblies include:

   • Oil and gas: Repairing oil systems & assets, maintaining oil rigs
   • Research: Collecting biological, chemical, and geological samples for investigation, ocean exploration missions, and water testing
   • Search and rescue operations
   • Boring offshore tunnels and navigating pipes
   • Surveillance of protected areas for hazards and unauthorized entry
   • Manage aquaculture projects
   • Scanning Seabeds
   • Performing Valve Maintenance 

   Underwater Robotics in Offshore Tunnel Boring

   Our robotics systems are built for highly specialized functions, including offshore tunnel boring. Learn more about how our designs power OC Robotics’s JetSnake, a robotics system built to inspect and clean the blades on a machine used for boring tunnels 50 meters below the ocean’s surface.

   [Learn More About JetSnake]

   Nauticus’s Aquanaut Program

   The Subsea Robotics Industry embraces electrification as a means to reduce carbon footprints, ensure environmental safety, and reduce operating costs. Nauticus Robotics, a Houston-based robotics-as-a-service provider is leading the subsea robotics industry toward full electrification with its all-electric subsea technology. 

   One of their robots, the “Aquanaut” utilizes a work-class all-electric manipulator dubbed the “Olympic Arm”, which matches the power of hydraulic manipulators, all while surpassing them in maneuverability. The combined technology of the Aquanaut with the Olympic Arm delivers improved robotic performance during the repair and maintenance of oil pipelines and subsea systems. Their technology also includes automation which results in increased safety, sustainability, and efficiency.   Their supervised autonomy package even includes a haptic feedback system, allowing the user to feel when the Olympic Arm makes contact with an object or reaches the edge of its range of motion.  Considering the electrification and automation Nauticus Robotics includes in its technology, it’s easy to see how it earned the Forbes-issued title of “Tesla of the Subsea.” 

   SEPAC brakes are used in the Olympic Arm to assist with the motion control of the manipulator.   More specifically, two types of SEPAC Power Off Brakes are used to “hold” the manipulators in place when power is removed. To account for the need to “hold” the manipulator’s position in more than one axis, both the spring-engaged tooth brake and the dual disc spring-engaged friction brake were recommended to Nauticus Robotics.

   Given the subsea environment in which the Aquanaut and Olympic Arm operates, SEPAC engineers had to develop brakes with technology capable of withstanding subsea pressures of over 5000 PSI while also operating through voltage and temperature changes. As a solution, SEPAC engineered brakes fully submerged in pressurized oil, with suitable materials and electrical characteristics to withstand the changes to pressure, temperature, and voltage.  

   Looking for a customized brake or clutch solution for your application? Discover the best brake technology for your robotics application here. SEPAC is ready to provide expert knowledge to leaders looking to embrace the electrification movement. Contact our team of experts today!

    

   Choose SEPAC for Underwater Robotics Solutions

   At SEPAC, we’re devoted to creating innovative designs for all-electric robotic parts, actuators, clutch and brake solutions, and more. Contact us today to learn more about our capabilities or request a quote to start your order. 

    

4. Automation Trends in the Robotics Industry

   October 5, 2021 10:47 pm Leave a Comment

   Robotics applications are quickly increasing and advancing, and these automation trends are being influenced by consumer demand and preference. From a modern lifestyle that prioritizes speed and convenience to companies that can’t manage the risk of a large upfront investment, there are underlying trends shaping the robotics of the future—and today. 

   Consumer Demand Calls for New Automation & Flexible Robotic Solutions

   In the midst of the labor shortage, Walmart is exploring the idea of an automated shopping cart, called the Dash, which serves a variety of purposes. It fulfills duties that were previously managed by a human worker: it shows you around the store, takes your groceries to your car, and handles your check-out and payment. The Dash can also encourage consumers to make more purchases by leading them past featured displays and displaying targeted ads on its screen. Consumers enjoy a personalized shopping experience and immediate assistance when required, and they don’t have to wait in line at the check-out counter. 

   That’s just one example of how the changing workforce, consumer demand, and the way we live our lives are driving robotic trends. In large cities, air pollution is a major problem, and a lot of valuable real estate is occupied by parking lots. In this TED Talk, Ali Kashani highlights the current food delivery trend, and how it’s contributing to traffic and air pollution problems.

   One proposed solution is food delivery robots, which make their way to your home along sidewalks and alleys. Instead of a driver getting in a car to deliver a sandwich two blocks away, the robot does the job without contributing to traffic congestion, without taking a parking spot, and without polluting the air. In this case, robots help solve several growing problems without hindering the consumer’s expectation of having food delivered to their homes quickly and on demand. 

   Part of the challenge for engineers is how robots interact with people as they complete their tasks. The visionary designers and programmers are hoping to delight people with these robots, to increase acceptance and understanding of how automation can be beneficial to our modern society. That means the robot must be able to communicate, stop and turn quickly, and otherwise respond to its human counterparts, and that starts with reliable components like electromagnetic brakes. 

   Tailored Electromagnetic Clutch & Brake Solutions at SEPAC

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   High-performance electromagnetic brakes and clutches are an ideal motion control solution for food delivery robots, AGV’s and other automated systems. At SEPAC, our technology is engineered to meet the critical demands for a variety of robotic applications, and electromagnetic solutions feature several advantages that make them highly suited for robotics:

   • Customization: At SEPAC, creative designs and unique configurations. Electromagnetic clutches and brakes can be modified and/or customized to meet stringent performance requirements and interface dimensional requirements for a variety of applications. 
   • Performance: High torque in small diameters, low to zero backlash to handle tasks quickly and accurately with minimal need for maintenance and repair.
   • Cost: AT SEPAC, electromagnetic brakes are built to last, using high performance Magnetic Electrical materials and high quality friction compositions, which reduces your repair and replacement costs over time.
   • Reliability: Extensive experience in critical applications induces high reliability designs.

   At SEPAC, we’ve had the honor of working on a variety of projects, including surgical robots, agricultural robots, and subsea mechanical arms. In these applications, precision and reliability are essential, and our customized solutions rise to meet those expectations.

   With years of experience, a passion for precision, and a commitment to meeting our clients’ needs, SEPAC is your partner for custom brake and clutch solutions that meet the demands of various robotics applications and support the advancement of automation trends now and into the future. Contact us to learn more about how we can help, or request a quote for your project. 

5. Electromagnetic Brake Applications for the Robotics Industry

   January 21, 2021 6:44 pm Leave a Comment

   Robotics play an important role in a wide range of industries, and they require high-performance brakes to ensure safe and effective operation. Although robotics systems have safety measures in place, brakes grant the added ability to apply intentional torque and increase safety by offering emergency stop or hold features. At SEPAC, we specialize in creating reliable braking systems for industries such as aerospace, medical, oil and gas, agriculture, military, and more. Our high-performance brake solutions are suitable for a wide range of robotic applications, including:

   • Assembly
   • Pick and place
   • Packaging
   • Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
   • Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs)
   • Automated guided vehicles (AGVs)
   • Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs)
   • Material handling
   • Robotic surgery
   • Inspection
   • Intelligence/surveillance/reconnaissance (ISR)

   Our team can help you find the right top-tier braking system for your application.

   Types of Electromagnetic Brakes Found in Robotic Applications

   The two main functions of brakes for robotics systems include stopping a load and holding a load. To ensure reliable performance, it is important to choose the right type of brakes for your application. Different types of brakes used in robotic applications include:

   Spring-Engaged Friction Brakes

   Spring engaged friction brakes consist of a coil, an armature, a friction disc, and a pressure plate.  The magnet body is attached to the rear of the motor or bulkhead, and the hub is attached to the shaft with set screws. When the coil is energized, the electromagnetic field attracts the armature plate and compresses the springs. This allows the friction plate to rotate freely with the hub and the shaft. When power is turned off, the electromagnetic field dissipates, allowing the springs to push the armature plate into contact with the friction disc. This squeezes the friction disc between the pressure plate and the armature plate, thus transmitting torque, and stopping/holding the friction disc, hub, and shaft.

   Spring engaged friction brakes are a cost-effective option that provide good general performance for a diverse range of applications, making them a popular choice for many robotics systems.

   

   Permanent Magnet Friction Brake

   Permanent magnet friction brakes consist of a permanent magnet, armature plate, coil, and hub. With the current off to the electric coil, the permanent magnet provides ongoing magnetic flux to engage the armature plate with the brake’s inner and outer friction faces. The load attached to the hub/diaphragm spring/armature plate assembly is held continuously without power consumption. When current is applied to the coil, the permanent magnet flux path is counteracted, thereby reducing the magnetic force at the friction face contact points to zero. This allows the diaphragm spring to pull the armature plate away from the magnet body, allowing the load to rotate freely – only while power is applied to the coil.

   Permanent magnet friction brakes offer zero-backlash, making them ideal for high-precision and high-accuracy applications such as semiconductor or medical device manufacturing.

   

   Spring-Engaged Tooth Brakes

   Spring-engaged tooth brakes consist of a coil, a toothed output plate (which is attached to the shaft hub), and a toothed armature. When current is applied to the coil in the magnet body, a magnetic field is created which attracts the armature toward the magnet body, disengaging the teeth, and allowing the load attached to the output plate to rotate freely. When current is removed, springs push the armature teeth into engagement with the output plate teeth and the load is held. Tooth profiles can be modified based on the performance needs of your application.

   Spring-engaged tooth brakes offer excellent torque-to-size ratios; however, they cannot allow for dynamic engagement.

   

   Applications of Electromagnetic Brakes in Robotics by Industry

   SEPAC provides fine-tuned brakes for use in a diverse array of industries, including:

   • Agriculture. Agricultural robotics include fruit-picking robots and other automated technologies that need to perform complex functions without damaging crops. Proper brakes help maintain torque in robotic arms for picking.
   • Vehicle. Unmanned, automated, and underwater vehicles all benefit from braking systems that respond instantly to halt movement or hold control systems in place while moving.
   • Medical. Surgical robots need braking systems that can maintain torque as the robot creates incisions, handles medical tools, and operates in a three-dimensional space.
   • Aerospace. Unmanned aircraft are increasingly crucial to military operations and defense systems worldwide.
   • Military. Unmanned robotics like bomb response units must be able to carry bombs or manipulate components with adequate torque without the risk of error.
   • Oil and Mining. Subsea vehicles and subterranean vehicles need to have powerful brake systems in compact sizes to help the vehicles maneuver in high-pressure, small, and uneven environments.

   Robotics Brakes From SEPAC

   Robotics brakes are crucial for halting moving and applying holding torque in a variety of critical applications. At SEPAC, we specialize in creating high-quality braking solutions for your robotics systems to ensure safe and effective performance. To learn more about how our brakes can be used in your robotics system, download our Robotics Application eBook today.

6. Evolution of Medical Technology & Surgical Robotics

   July 10, 2020 9:52 am Leave a Comment

   Since the 1980s, the advancement of medical technology has reached heights that medical professionals could previously only dream of. While the idea of surgical robotics may once have seemed impossible, this technology is available for many medical procedures today. At SEPAC, our team is constantly tracking the evolution of medical technology, enabling us to provide you with modern, customized solutions for any application in the medical industry.

   The Beginning of the Medical Technology Evolution

   To understand what robotic surgery is, we first must look back to the mid-1980s. It was during this period that the field of robotics truly began to expand as, for the first time, computer technology began to catch up with design engineering.

   The earliest version of what would become surgical robotic technology was a standard industrial robot arm known as the PUMA 560 (Programmable Universal Machine for Assembly/Programmable Universal Manipulation Arm). An engineer at Unimation first developed this technology. Eventually, Unimation would go on to become a subsidiary of Westinghouse Corp.

   Working off the structure of the PUMA 560, Dr. Yik San Kwoh of California’s Memorial Medical Center went on to develop a specialized computer program for it in 1985. This groundbreaking program made it possible for a surgical robot to utilize Computed Tomography (CT) to place a needle for a human brain biopsy. The success of this surgery shattered the medical industry’s preconceived ideas of robotics in surgery, and launched a global “Age of Medical Robots.”

   Robotic Medical Technology Advances

   As news of the PUMA 560’s success spread, scientists across the world began working to develop more advanced robotic surgery technology. In London’s Imperial College, a new surgical robot known as the PROBOT was invented. In 1992, Dr. Senthil Nathan utilized this new technology to complete the world’s first fully robotic surgery.

   In California, researchers at Integrated Surgical Supplies were developing a surgical robot called ROBODOC. This technology was specifically designed for use in Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA), as it was able to mill out highly precise cavities in the femur, making it easier to insert the necessary fillings during hip replacement surgery.

   ROBODOC ultimately became the first robot to assist in this type of surgery. As this type of technology advances, it is vital to take safety precautions to ensure patient wellbeing and avoid any potential hazards.

   SEPAC’s Contribution to the Medical Robotics Industry

   Today, the da Vinci Surgical System is the most advanced technology in surgical robotics. It is designed with a Surgeon Console, a Vision System, and a Patient-side Cart, all of which work together to enable surgeons to perform surgery with an immense range of motion and precision.

   This level of precision is vital for the proper performance of surgical robotics. At SEPAC, we are experts in precision and proud to be one of the best resources for low to zero backlash electromagnetic clutch and brake solutions.

   Our years of expertise enable us to consistently meet and exceed the expectations of our customers. We provide custom clutch and brake solutions for any application. For example, we have worked with multiple OEMs on development of their surgical robot platform and utilized each brake technology we offer in different axis, joints and actuators to increase performance of their overall system. We provided them with a custom design perfectly tailored to their specific needs and budget.

   For more examples of our product applications, explore our interactive infographic.

   Trusted Electromagnetic Clutch and Brake Solutions From SEPAC

   At SEPAC, we understand that the right technology saves lives. Our team of design engineers is continually creating dependable designs to meet the needs of each individual customer. We are AS9100 and ISO 9001 certified, and have become one of the most trusted resources for clutch and brake solutions in industries that require immense precision and reliability. To learn more about our solutions, reach out to us today.