Charbax | BSC Computer Dialectric Elastomer Actuators and energy harvesting at Embedded World 2024 #ew24 @charbax | Uploaded April 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 week ago.
Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEA) technology, introduced by Jörg Hofmann of BSC Computer GmbH at the Geniatech booth, is revolutionizing the field of IoT actuators. This innovative technology, showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show CES in Las Vegas in January 2024, has garnered significant attention for its potential to transform electrical energy into linear motion, offering a sustainable alternative for IoT applications.
The technology involves the use of silicone to create DEA stacks, which contract when voltage is applied, providing linear motion. These stacks, made up of thousands of silicone layers with conductive coatings, are developed in collaboration with Momentive and Datwyler Group. With a maximum force of up to 20N and a compression of up to 8% of their length at rest, these DEA stacks are a game-changer in the realm of IoT actuators.
The BSC Computer's development kit, the BSCiDEA, is poised to provide not only the linear actuator but also an electronic control unit equipped with a web interface and IoT connectivity. This kit, set to debut at CES in Las Vegas, is designed to empower innovation managers and developers, enabling them to assess the mechatronic capabilities of DEA stack actuators and initiate their own developments for integrating these actuators.
The collaboration between BSC Computer, Momentive Performance Materials, and Datwyler has led to the industrial market launch of DEA solutions in 2024. This partnership aims to optimize the supply of high voltage necessary for DEA actuators and to create an easy-to-integrate digital interface between the linear actuator and the application. The data obtained via the control unit and the networking of products via the IoT can facilitate continuous and sustainable optimization of end products.
With the introduction of the BSCiDEA Development Kit, the possibilities for using DEA technology in real-world IoT projects are vast. This kit offers a core component of DEA stack actuators (10mm x 10mm x 20mm) from Daetwyler, capable of up to 2mm movement with a force of up to 20N. The kit also includes an evaluation board with real-time movement display at a 5:1 scale and adjustable external force application for easy testing, an electronic control unit with integrated Wi-Fi and EnOcean radio interface, and a separate high-voltage power supply.
The development kit is set to transform the IoT landscape by delivering a low-energy alternative that doubles as a sensor, making it an excellent choice for innovative mechatronic IoT solutions such as locks, wearables, valves, and robotics. It's an all-round worry-free package based on standard components, offering easy integration into end products.
In conclusion, the introduction of DEA technology marks a significant step towards sustainable and efficient movement solutions. With the industrial market launch in 2024 and the availability of the BSCiDEA Development Kit, this innovative technology is poised to revolutionize the way we think about IoT actuators, offering a sustainable and efficient solution for a wide range of applications.
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Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEA) technology, introduced by Jörg Hofmann of BSC Computer GmbH at the Geniatech booth, is revolutionizing the field of IoT actuators. This innovative technology, showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show CES in Las Vegas in January 2024, has garnered significant attention for its potential to transform electrical energy into linear motion, offering a sustainable alternative for IoT applications.
The technology involves the use of silicone to create DEA stacks, which contract when voltage is applied, providing linear motion. These stacks, made up of thousands of silicone layers with conductive coatings, are developed in collaboration with Momentive and Datwyler Group. With a maximum force of up to 20N and a compression of up to 8% of their length at rest, these DEA stacks are a game-changer in the realm of IoT actuators.
The BSC Computer's development kit, the BSCiDEA, is poised to provide not only the linear actuator but also an electronic control unit equipped with a web interface and IoT connectivity. This kit, set to debut at CES in Las Vegas, is designed to empower innovation managers and developers, enabling them to assess the mechatronic capabilities of DEA stack actuators and initiate their own developments for integrating these actuators.
The collaboration between BSC Computer, Momentive Performance Materials, and Datwyler has led to the industrial market launch of DEA solutions in 2024. This partnership aims to optimize the supply of high voltage necessary for DEA actuators and to create an easy-to-integrate digital interface between the linear actuator and the application. The data obtained via the control unit and the networking of products via the IoT can facilitate continuous and sustainable optimization of end products.
With the introduction of the BSCiDEA Development Kit, the possibilities for using DEA technology in real-world IoT projects are vast. This kit offers a core component of DEA stack actuators (10mm x 10mm x 20mm) from Daetwyler, capable of up to 2mm movement with a force of up to 20N. The kit also includes an evaluation board with real-time movement display at a 5:1 scale and adjustable external force application for easy testing, an electronic control unit with integrated Wi-Fi and EnOcean radio interface, and a separate high-voltage power supply.
The development kit is set to transform the IoT landscape by delivering a low-energy alternative that doubles as a sensor, making it an excellent choice for innovative mechatronic IoT solutions such as locks, wearables, valves, and robotics. It's an all-round worry-free package based on standard components, offering easy integration into end products.
In conclusion, the introduction of DEA technology marks a significant step towards sustainable and efficient movement solutions. With the industrial market launch in 2024 and the availability of the BSCiDEA Development Kit, this innovative technology is poised to revolutionize the way we think about IoT actuators, offering a sustainable and efficient solution for a wide range of applications.
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If you represent a cool company, let me know contact me charbax@gmail.com and I can do a video with your company at any trade show I attend or remotely! If you represent a company or if you are rich 😃 please join my channel at youtube.com/charbax/join as a $50/month "Your Link as a Sponsor"
