The Robot Report

  • Home
  • News
  • Technologies
    • Batteries / Power Supplies
    • Cameras / Imaging / Vision
    • Controllers
    • End Effectors
    • Microprocessors / SoCs
    • Motion Control
    • Sensors
    • Soft Robotics
    • Software / Simulation
  • Development
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Human Robot Interaction / Haptics
    • Mobility / Navigation
    • Research
  • Robots
    • AGVs
    • AMRs
    • Consumer
    • Collaborative Robots
    • Drones
    • Exoskeletons
    • Industrial
    • Self-Driving Vehicles
    • Unmanned Maritime Systems
  • Markets
    • Agriculture
    • Healthcare
    • Logistics
    • Manufacturing
    • Mining
    • Security
  • Financial
    • Investments
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Earnings
  • Resources
    • Careers
    • COVID-19
    • Digital Issues
    • Publications
      • Collaborative Robotics Trends
      • Robotics Business Review
    • RBR50 Winners 2022
    • Search Robotics Database
    • Videos
    • Webinars / Digital Events
  • Events
    • RoboBusiness
    • Robotics Summit & Expo
    • Healthcare Robotics Engineering Forum
    • DeviceTalks
    • R&D 100
    • Robotics Weeks
  • Podcast
    • Episodes
    • Leave a voicemail

SMAC MGR6 micro gripper handles parts with force down to 2.5 g

By Lisa Eitel | May 1, 2018

SMAC Moving Coil Actuators now sells MGR6 micro grippers. The SMAC MGR6 gripper has a very low moving mass with two independent axes, and, thanks to a patented Soft-Land routine, is capable of light, controlled forces. It can be used as an end effector on third party robots. The unit sells for less than $1,000 and has:

  • Dimensions of 55 x 47.5 x 24 mm
  • Stroke to  10 mm (5 mm (5 mm each) and peak force to 3.8 N … with a force constant of 11.5.

Applications that use the MGR6 micro gripper include tiny semiconductor (0201) components handling, small lens handling, stent and catheter handling, sample tube handling, and electronics assembly. These applications make use of the SMAC patented Soft-Land feature — programmable down to as low as 2.5-g force (depending on controller),and two independently controlled gripper fingers to pick up asymmetric or offset parts.

Small-part assembly is on the rise thanks in large part to the spreads of consumer products such as smartphones and watches. These parts are too small and fragile to be handled by most humans. The gripper also provides feedback on what’s happened during the process — whether there’s been a pickup or correct positioning or placing, for example. The MGR6 enables increased small part assembly …particularly of complicated small products that are made in very high quantities.

Traditional small grippers are primarily pneumatic with problematic guides and forces that are often too high due to seal friction. Plus many such grippers are single axis, so leave offset parts vulnerable to damage.

Built-in sensor feedback gives SMAC devices (including the Micro Gripper) the mechatronic ability to perform tasks and verify their quality at the same time. This lets the automation components quality check key processes in realtime.

SMAC precision actuators are known for programmable and controllable position, velocity, and force, high acceleration, and life exceeding 100 million cycles; and a patent-pending Soft-Land capability for handling delicate tubes and vials, performing fragile part assembly, measurement , and so on.

SMAC electric grippers incorporate programmable speeds, positions and forces with data feedback. The ability to independently control each jaw allows precise force control, measurement and positioning. This makes them suitable for a wide range of positioning, measuring, and inspection applications, particularly where 100% verification is required. For more information, visit www.smac-mca.com.

About The Author

Lisa Eitel

Lisa Eitel has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and 17 years of experience as a technical writer. Her areas of focus include motors, drives, motion control, power transmission, robotics, linear motion, and sensing and feedback technologies.

Tell Us What You Think! Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Related Articles Read More >

two robots welding an automotive door
Realtime Robotics releases RapidPlan software
Celera Motion expands Omni+ direct drive motor platform
ROS 2 driver now available for UR cobot arms
MIT CSAIL develops soft, pneumatic actuator

2021 Robotics Handbook

The Robot Report Listing Database

Latest Robotics News

Robot Report Podcast

Anders Beck introduces the UR20; California bans autonomous tractors
See More >

Sponsored Content

  • Magnetic encoders support the stabilization control of a self-balancing two-wheeled robotic vehicle
  • How to best choose your AGV’s Wheel Drive provider
  • Meet Trey, the autonomous trailer (un)loading forklift
  • Kinova Robotics launches Link 6, the first Canadian industrial collaborative robot
  • Torque sensors help make human/robot collaborations safer for workers

RBR50 Innovation Awards

Leave us a voicemail

The Robot Report
  • Mobile Robot Guide
  • Collaborative Robotics Trends
  • Field Robotics Forum
  • Healthcare Robotics Engineering Forum
  • RoboBusiness Event
  • Robotics Business Review
  • Robotics Summit & Expo
  • About The Robot Report
  • Subscribe
  • Advertising
  • Contact Us

Copyright © 2022 WTWH Media LLC. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of WTWH Media
Privacy Policy | Advertising | About Us

Search The Robot Report

  • Home
  • News
  • Technologies
    • Batteries / Power Supplies
    • Cameras / Imaging / Vision
    • Controllers
    • End Effectors
    • Microprocessors / SoCs
    • Motion Control
    • Sensors
    • Soft Robotics
    • Software / Simulation
  • Development
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Human Robot Interaction / Haptics
    • Mobility / Navigation
    • Research
  • Robots
    • AGVs
    • AMRs
    • Consumer
    • Collaborative Robots
    • Drones
    • Exoskeletons
    • Industrial
    • Self-Driving Vehicles
    • Unmanned Maritime Systems
  • Markets
    • Agriculture
    • Healthcare
    • Logistics
    • Manufacturing
    • Mining
    • Security
  • Financial
    • Investments
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Earnings
  • Resources
    • Careers
    • COVID-19
    • Digital Issues
    • Publications
      • Collaborative Robotics Trends
      • Robotics Business Review
    • RBR50 Winners 2022
    • Search Robotics Database
    • Videos
    • Webinars / Digital Events
  • Events
    • RoboBusiness
    • Robotics Summit & Expo
    • Healthcare Robotics Engineering Forum
    • DeviceTalks
    • R&D 100
    • Robotics Weeks
  • Podcast
    • Episodes
    • Leave a voicemail