In the automation market, a standard component is not always the most efficient solution. Often, adapting a system to an existing product involves compromises in terms of space, performance, or costs.
At Robox, we reverse this paradigm. Our custom products are created through a co-design process with the technical departments. We do not simply supply a component; we become your technology partner in developing solutions that integrate seamlessly into your production ecosystem, ensuring maximum mechanical and electronic efficiency.
Custom products for motion control are developed through active listening and direct collaboration. Every project is unique: we analyze specific requirements and develop tailor-made solutions, ensuring high performance and reliability.
Robox custom products
SI-uPAC for Nidec Control Techniques
Programmable motion controller mounted directly on Digitax HD M753 drives, with no need for additional external hardware.
uRP-2 for Oversonic Robotics
Programmable automation controller developed to meet Oversonic Robotics’ need for a powerful yet ultra-compact axis control system to be integrated into the RoBee humanoid robot.
EtherCAT interface for Siemens
The module allows Sinamics S120 drives to be interfaced with the EtherCAT network. It is inserted into the dedicated option module slot on the CU320-2.
Motion board for Sinamics S120
Programmable motion controller mounted on S120 drives, with no need for additional external hardware.
CANopen interface for Siemens
The module allows Sinamics drives to be interfaced, as a slave station, with a CANopen DS301 network. It is inserted into the dedicated option module slot on the drive.
The computational core of customized Motion Control solutions
Robox custom solutions can be developed based on SoM (System on Module) architectures. This approach separates the system’s computational core from the rest of the hardware: the SoM integrates the processor, memory, and basic connectivity into a compact, reusable module designed for general-purpose applications.
Customization is carried out through the carrier board, i.e. the auxiliary board that defines the system’s final use. This is where the interfaces, connections, I/O, and specific required features are integrated, as in the case of dedicated architectures based on μRP-2 or RP-3.
An additional advantage is the use of RTEX, the next-generation hard real-time firmware, based on a 64-bit multicore architecture. RTEX fully leverages the platform’s increased processing power to improve responsiveness, efficiency, and operational performance in advanced motion applications.
SoM programming is carried out through the RDE development environment. In this way, hardware, firmware, and software tools operate within a consistent ecosystem designed to simplify development and reduce integration complexity.
SoM-3 | 24564.501-P
Processor and Memory
- Quad-core CPU: 2× ARM Cortex-A76 @ 1.4 GHz and 2× ARM Cortex-A55 @ 1.25 GHz
- 2 GB DRAM
- 1 MB non-volatile RAM for parameters and alarm history
SoM-2 | 19513B.502
Processor and Memory
- ARM Cortex A9 Dual Core (800 MHz)
- 1 GB DRAM
- 512 KB retentive memory RAM for parameters and alarm history storage
Companies we have collaborated with
FAQ
What are custom products for motion control?
Custom products are solutions designed specifically to precisely control the motion of machines, axes, motors, and automated systems. Unlike standard products, they are developed or customized according to the specific requirements of the application, the machine, and the production process.
In our case, we focus specifically on programmable controllers for automation and motion control, configured or custom-built to integrate seamlessly with the machine architecture, communication protocols, number of axes to be managed, and required control logic.
These solutions provide greater flexibility, improved performance, and more effective integration compared to a generic system.
What are the advantages of tailor-made motion control solutions for industrial automation?
Tailor-made motion control solutions enable the development of more efficient, reliable automation systems that are perfectly aligned with the machine’s requirements. Compared to a standard solution, a custom system provides more precise motion control and more effective management of application-specific functions.
In the case of customized Programmable Automation Controllers, the main advantage is the ability to have a controller designed around the machine, not the other way around. This means being able to integrate control logic, axis management, industrial communication, and software functions into a platform built around the real needs of the system.
How to choose custom motion control products tailored to industrial applications?
It is important to start from the analysis of the industrial application and the performance required by the machine. Each motion system has different requirements in terms of precision, speed, number of axes, synchronization, communication protocols, and integration with the existing system.
The choice of a custom solution, such as a tailor-made axis control system, must take into account several key aspects, such as the type of application, required performance, machine architecture, scalability, and customization.
Relying on a specialized partner makes it possible to define the most suitable solution, reducing technical compromises, simplifying integration, and obtaining a more efficient, stable solution aligned with the real requirements of the industrial machine.
Design and production of electronic equipment, programming languages, development environments for robotics and motion control.
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