Nidec: New Laser Machine:
-Implementing IoT sensor on gears-
Nidec Machine Tool
(Formerly Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool)
We have developed a “laser machine that forms fine circuits on the surface of a three-dimensional object”.
At present, a circuit pattern can be drawn with a line width of about 15 μm and a pitch of about 30 μm.
Give “sensor function to gears and shafts for automobiles”.
The aim is to “monitor the condition of each part and use it for failure detection.”
Circuit pattern formation with laser:
In recent years, “formation of circuit patterns by laser” has attracted attention.
It is easy to add circuit patterns to existing parts, and the problem of durability can be solved.
Conventional laser processing technology:
It is difficult to form a circuit pattern on an existing part with a three-dimensional shape.
It is also difficult to attach a film to a free-form surface.
There is a problem that it will come off during use.
This laser processing technology:
The solution to these problems is the company’s new laser processing technology.
If it is two-dimensional, it can be realized by other methods.
but,
Only this technology can “form a fine circuit pattern on the surface of a three-dimensional object”.
Nikkei Cross Tech (xTECH)
https://xtech.nikkei.com/atcl/nxt/column/18/00001/06578/
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