Industrial robots are becoming more compact, more capable, and more dependent on electronics. A modern robotic system may combine servo drives, power converters, motion controllers, sensors, and onboard computing hardware within a limited amount of space.
Each component performs a different function, but they share one engineering challenge: heat.
For robot manufacturers and automation system integrators, thermal management is not simply a matter of preventing electronic components from overheating. It can influence equipment reliability, packaging flexibility, maintenance requirements, and the ability to operate consistently under demanding production conditions. [Read more…] about What robot builders overlook about cooling compact servo drives and controllers