Custom Data Acquisition and Logging Module
An established company within the electric vehicle material handling space approached Re:Build AppliedLogix with a need to expand the capabilities of their existing commercial-of-the-shelf (COTS) 4-channel CAN Bus based data logger. They needed a solution that would support the capture and recording of a wide range of operational characteristics of their vehicles. Their existing data logger solution lacked sufficient support for their unique mix and quantity of signal conditioning and capture requirements.
FPGA Communications Module enhances Industrial Instrumentation Equipment
Our client manufactures industrial instrumentation equipment that plays a key role within the semiconductor fabrication process. During their product roadmap planning, they identified an expanded set of features and functionality including the need to share data between separate pieces of equipment on the factory floor. With their internal development team stretched too thin, they turned to AppliedLogix to provide the expertise required to design and deliver the FPGA-based communications enhancements that were needed.
Design and Development of a Custom, 6-DOF Robotic Arm
Re:Build AppliedLogix was tasked with developing a full custom six degree of freedom (6-DOF) robotic arm for an outdoor agricultural application. The available commercial off the shelf (COTS) 6-DOF arms were carefully assessed and found to be unable to meet the environmental requirements nor the volume manufacturing pricing goals. The application dictated unique design requirements for the arm’s segment lengths and the orientation of the joints relative to one another. Additionally, the robotic arm was required to achieve an IP65 environmental rating over 10 million operational cycles. The harsh environment dictated that the materials and coatings selection needed to be inert for any exposed surfaces where wear was expected during normal operation. The robotic arm needed to operate on DC voltage and the servo actuators needed to operate at aggressive speeds and accelerations while moving a 3kg payload. In the event of a power loss or an emergency stop, position needed to be maintained and motion stopped within specified time to meet safety requirements. Additionally, the stopped unpowered robotic arm needed to support manual repositioning and then hold in place without damage.
