Success Stories

In the fight against COVID-19, the soaring demand for face masks has led to a severe undersupply.  Beckmann Automation GmbH, a German machine builder that has traditionally manufactured machines for mattress and belt production, quickly stepped in to meet this urgent need.

An Italian-based machine builder, supporting over 1,500 factories worldwide with manufacturing solutions for chimney pipes, air conditioning, automotive, and medical-pharmaceutical applications, wanted to position their new machine to take advantage of the growing market trend of increasing variation in pipe shapes and sizes. Kollmorgen engineers suggested a direct drive approach to eliminate the productivity limitations of the gears and belts, including the resulting system compliance that prevents quicker moves and reduces cut quality.

Since 1992, an Italian-based company has specialized in the design and manufacture of laser machine systems that are used around the world to cut a variety of materials, including metal, wood, plastic, ceramic, glass, methacrylate and composite materials. Key to the success of these machines is the ability to produce complex parts with consistent accuracy. Kollmorgen, working in conjunction with the customer, implemented a water-cooled IC Series direct drive linear motor to enhance continuous force capabilities.

A major manufacturer of advanced laser-cutting machines engaged Kollmorgen in the early 1980s, recognizing the importance of precision motion to meet the unique and varied requirements of the machine builder's customer base. Kollmorgen designed a customized winding that worked with a specialized, high-density magnet material to deliver the needed power with no need to change the installation footprint.