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SILA EC-205 Testing

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 16:31:57 +0000

The SILA EC-205 actuator has been put through a number of tests during February to measure the latest performance capabilities. Increases in speed and maximum lift, along with a reduction in noise levels have been logged and new benchmarks set.

WaveDrives joins trade mission to Japan

Wed, 11 Nov 2015 09:45:00 +0000

WaveDrives Ltd will be attending IREX 2015 where they will be demonstrating their linear actuator technology. Dec 02 - Dec 05 2015 LOCATION: Tokyo International Exhibition Center, Tokyo Big Sight Tokyo Japan EVENT TYPE: Conference

WaveDrives raising funding to take SILA to market

Thu, 05 Nov 2015 09:45:04 +0000

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SILA EC-210 actuators made in Bath

Thu, 05 Nov 2015 09:32:00 +0000

A first batch of 5 SILA EC-210 units are now being built by WaveDrives Ltd in their Bath workshops. Advances in the core design of the actuator have enhanced SILA performance and simplified manufacture, providing a benchmark actuator for test under the most rigorous conditions.

WaveDrives venture into aerospace

Sun, 25 Oct 2015 09:43:00 +0000

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SILA demonstrated to WoE LEP

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 09:40:00 +0000

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WaveDrives to show SILA actuators at Innovate UK

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 09:40:00 +0000

WaveDrives will be attending Innovate 2015 in London on the 9th-10th November.

Enabling next-generation bionic lower limbs

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 09:22:00 +0000

The high efficiency achieved by the latest SILA prototype enables back-drivability, essential for lower limb free swing (a natural gait). This is extremely beneficial to lower limb prosthetics. The non-contact transmission and resulting high efficiency also produce very low noise levels, again critical to prosthetics and various other applications.

SILA hits efficiency targets - lifts 1kN at 50V & >4amps

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 09:16:00 +0000

P5, the latest version of SILA, successfully hit the target force of 1kN while operating at only 50V and drawing under 4amps during the dynamic lift stage.

Why robots need better actuation/The consequences of poor power density

Fri, 01 May 2015 08:54:00 +0000

High band-width, slow but forceful motion and back-drivability is essential for development of the user-friendly and cost-effective, performance enhancing products needed by our ageing population and for human-centred manufacturing. The most widely used approach involves complex, bulky and expensive configurations of servo-motors and gearing, where the motor may be overdriven by up to 500% to achieve the bandwidth required so limiting its useful lifetime. This constrains the market. Manufacturers are looking for more viable solutions: “Service robots designed for the disabled must be reliable, safe, and easy to use. Having the right motion system components is essential.” Maxon Motor 2015.

WaveDrives Ltd incorporated

Fri, 01 Aug 2014 12:30:00 +0000

WaveDrives Ltd is setup as a spin-out company from Elumotion Ltd.