If the motion controller and control of the customer's peripherals are integrated directly into the positioning system, particularly compact solutions with very short motor and encoder cables can be implemented. For the user, this results in advantages such as high performance, low space requirements, less interference in the system and minimized effort in terms of EMC. Decentralized control systems also allow the integration of electronic data sheets. Important information such as the serial number, application parameters, travel distances, sensor data or limit values are thus digitally available and can be used immediately.

Customized embedded control electronics

The integration of electronics requires specialized know-how, mechatronic thinking and a deep understanding of the application. Steinmeyer Mechatronik is one of the leading manufacturers of high-precision positioning solutions for optical and precision mechanical systems and, thanks to its innovative strength, is an important partner to the European high-tech industry. A particular strength lies in the development and construction of individual custom-made products. Embedded control electronics are no exception.

Customized hardware and software solutions

Whether individually adapted communication interfaces (e.g. RS232, RS485, CAN, CANopen, EtherCAT, SPI etc.), the integrated control of actuators such as motors, LEDs, lasers and valves or the reading of measuring systems, sensors and analog and digital signals: The possibilities for individualization on the part of Steinmeyer Mechatronik are practically unlimited and meet the most diverse application requirements. Customer-specific designs, connections and electronic designs as well as system integration and tests in the end product (positioning system) can also be implemented.

This is made possible by a high level of engineering expertise, many years of experience, a consistent customer focus and the right infrastructure. Steinmeyer Mechatronik has sufficient production and assembly capacities for OEM series production, its own electronics development and its own software department. Many parts and components are manufactured in-house and all products are fully assembled, even the most complex positioning systems. At the Dresden site, all departments - development, mechanics, electronics, software, production, assembly, measuring laboratories, test center - work together under one roof. This allows synergies to be optimally utilized and specific customer requirements to be implemented quickly and easily.

Rotary stroke actuator with integrated control unit

One practical example is the industrial rotary stroke actuator for automated precision assembly. The internal controller with fieldbus interface is plug-and-play capable and is located directly in the positioning unit. The entire embedded control electronics are housed on a single printed circuit board - two 19-inch racks thus take up the space of half a postcard. This also allows internal storage of product-specific data, process and service life information. A concept for remote maintenance and remote diagnostics is also integrated.