Working together for precise results
The high standard of quality is evident not only in the technology, but also in the collaboration. “Quality is non- negotiable for us,” emphasizes Manuel Walter, Head of Purchasing at E. ZOLLER GmbH & Co. KG. The application’s technical capabilities are the result of many years of collaboration. ZOLLER and maxon have worked closely together on development for around 15 years – not only integrating components, but also building a shared understanding of the application. “I have never experienced being unable to reach a development engineer at maxon or having a problem remain unresolved,” says Georges Pappas, Head of Electronics at ZOLLER. Particularly when requirements are complex, it is essential to analyze issues together and implement solutions efficiently. At maxon, understanding the application is equally im- portant: “For us, it is essential to understand exactly how the customer uses the application. Only then can we make the system behave exactly as the application requires,” explains Fabian Vogel, Managing Director of the Multi-Axis Controllers Competence Center at maxon. Reliability in day-to-day project work is just as important: “The best suppliers are those that work reliably, honor their commitments, and make processes noticeably eas- ier,” says Georges Pappas. Over the years, this creates more than a technical solution: it creates a shared understanding of the system – the foundation for stable, precise applications that can continue to evolve.
Integrated kinematics allow complex 3D measure- ment programs to be executed precisely. The po- sition values of the individual axes are synchro- nized with image acquisition via latching inputs. MACS controllers can generate trigger signals or respond to them, allowing image data to be cap- tured during every movement. This produces high-resolution three-dimensional images during scanning and inspection processes. To achieve maximum performance, the captured position values are buffered first. The measurement software then reads them continuously and assigns them to the corresponding camera images. By sep- arating acquisition from processing in this way, the system remains stable even at high speeds. The combination of dual encoder evaluation, real-time control, and synchronized image data acquisition makes maxon’s MACS controller an ideal solution for high-precision measurement and inspection applications. Applications that demand maximum accuracy and performance, even with complex motion sequences, require a solution that integrates seamlessly into sophisticated systems.
Discussing technical details: ZOLLER experts Georges Pappas (left), Head of Electrical Design, and Manuel Walter, Head of Purchasing.
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