motion THE MAGAZINE WITH DRIVE ROBOTICS HAS YOUR BACK

20 Power density redefined SXR and GXR stand for more performance, efficiency, and flexibility in the smallest spaces. 22 From especially quiet to exceptionally robust GPT gearheads expand drive systems for a wide range of requirements and applications. 24 How to convey innovation in logistics – FAULHABER DUALGEAR DualGear combines motor and gearhead into a compact solution for modern conveyor and logistics systems. 26 Fine motor skills FAULHABER drive systems enable precise movements and push humanoid robotics to the next level. 32 See the world with eagle eyes FloFleet relies on FAULHABER drive...

Dear readers, What is at the heart of motion? For our drives, the answer lies deeply embedded in our core technology: the winding. It defines how efficiently energy is transformed into power. In this edition, read about the spirit of continuous innovation that is driving the future of this technology. Our company spirit is driven by those willing to look beyond the horizon. Managing Director Lutz Braun describes what it takes to maintain this spirit: experience, the courage to embrace change, and the will to actively shape the future. The embrace of innovative technology is decisive. Just look...

INTERVIEW SERIES Passion in motion – What drives us Lutz Braun MANAGING DIRECTOR Success requires talent and the courage to embrace change Mr. Braun, FAULHABER has been in business for nearly 80 years. You have been part of this company for approximately a quarter of this time and have experienced both successful as well as challenging phases. What would you say: What makes a company successful in the long term? For me, long-term success is based on several pillars. These include operative and technological excel lence, a clear commitment to sustainability, and a resilient financial structure....

Approximately 2000 employees, 15 locations, one motto: We are FAULHABER. Lutz Braun is a managing director at FAULHABER and is responsible for the areas of Human Resources and Legal Affairs. He has been with the company for 20 years and knows how important it is to look ahead, especially in turbulent times. In the interview, he explains what business success is dependent on and how tradition and change can coexist. He takes a look at what has changed in recent years, at what has stayed the same, and at what is important for the future. What becomes clear: Technology is a central driver – but...

How would you describe the company culture at FAULHABER – and how has it changed in recent years? FAULHABER is a classic medium-sized enterprise. What are the greatest challen ges and where do you see the greatest opportunities for remaining competitive for skilled personnel? Today's labor market has, without a doubt, become more demanding, and specialist personnel as well as technologically ambitious talents are rare. Even if FAULHABER is able to build upon a very solid foun dation and is well known locally, nationally we are still more of a classic “hidden champion.” Here, it is our technology...

any generations with us. We know that changes are part of everyday life and with them comes the willingness to actively embrace this transformation together. This is supported by clear structures within the departments and a good functioning collabora tion across department boundaries. And what, specifically, is important for the future? The economical framework conditions, which are heavily influenced from the outside and are con stantly changing, require more flexibility and per sonal as well as commercial resilience – both in the company itself as well as in the manner in which we act and...

ROBOTICS HAS YOUR BACK Lifting, carrying and bending down are all part of the daily work routine in logistics warehouses, when delivering parcels or at airports. These activities are physically demanding and over time can also result in physical strain. To provide this support, SUITX has developed a smart exoskeleton that significantly relieves the back during manual labor. Here, FAULHABER drive solutions ensure the natural range of movement.

Wearable, robotic support has long been more than a vision of the future – it can now be found in everyday working life. Especially in logistics and pro duction environments where physical stress is part and parcel of day-to-day business, the demand for solutions that provide targeted support for humans without restricting them is growing. “The IX BACK VOLTON was developed in response to the desire to offer our customers more: a motorized solution that meets their needs beyond that which is pos sible with a purely passive exoskeleton,” explains Pascal Schwedhelm, Head of Global SUITX Oper ations...

The IX BACK VOLTON adapts to the person and offers both free dom of movement as well as a high degree of wearing comfort. Optimum support for every movement Essentially, the IX BACK VOLTON supports the hips of the wearer with a specific torque. This torque makes it easier for the upper body to return to an upright position after a bending activity. The result: the back muscles are significantly relieved, the strain on the spine is reduced and therefore also the risk of overexertion and injuries in day-today work. As the exoskeleton is used directly on the human body, particularly high requirements...

In addition to reducing the risk of injury, the IX BACK VOLTON also makes a measurable contribution to increasing efficiency. A major factor is the frame construction on the wearer's back: It offers great freedom of movement and a high degree of wear ing comfort. At the same time, this design allows parcels and loads to be carried close to the upper body – a key advantage when lifting, carrying and moving loads frequently. The exoskeleton is there fore ideal for fast-paced logistics environments with changing tasks, narrow time frames and a diverse workforce. The system adapts to the wearer –...