A start-up enterprise in Germany develops fruit picking devices and provides customized solutions

2024-07-29
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Industry: Manufacturing   Region: Germany   Transaction price: US$ 1 million   Transaction method: equity investment

Project introduction:

This is a young German technology company, specializing in the development and production of actuators, especially new bending actuators. This patented technology makes it possible to use the special performance profile of shape memory alloy economically while keeping the complexity of the system low.

Whether it is the expansion of innovative functions or the re-release of established adjustment functions, the innovation team has always been committed to providing better feasibility studies, the construction of functional prototypes, and the detailed design and manufacture of new series products from creativity. The company's production facilities have been in operation since 2020, ensuring the quality and availability of its series of applications made in Germany.

Sensitive fruit picking terminal actuator

Even in the agricultural field, it is the general trend to use autonomous robots to complete time-consuming tasks such as picking. The challenge is to handle fruits and vegetables as gently as possible when picking them. In addition, everything must stand the test of bad conditions compared with the automation of ordinary factories. The picking device needs to work normally under the condition of long-term exposure to sand, water and juice. In addition, it needs to be easy to clean to meet the hygiene requirements.

The picker developed by the company can meet these requirements. The problem is solved without using mechanical devices such as hinges, bearings and guide rails. Any relative motion and friction are avoided, and the high-speed function can be realized even under harsh conditions. Because only low voltage is needed, the electrical risk of short circuit is not obvious.

This picking end effector can achieve two functions at the same time, namely, grasping fruits of various sizes sensitively and gently cutting from plants through high-speed cutting function. This is a sensitive solution for sensitive fruits such as tomatoes, strawberries and raspberries.

Cooperation mode:

The company provides customized solutions, welcome to discuss.