NPL’s FEA models have been validated using analytical calculations and experimental measurements collected using this and other rigs, designed and built in-house. Careful experiment design and meticulous data capture were key to obtaining useable results from a manageable number of modelling runs. From the corrected and validated model, further models more closely reflecting SILA architecture will be developed. NPL complimented our measurement accuracy.

SILA electrifies an industrial gripper
Characteristics unique to the SILA technology allows sensing through the actuator mechanism.