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Compact automation solution for small test series
Gripper | Components | Life Science | Laboratory automation
Task & Solution
Meet ALEX - the Automated Lab EXpert from ZwickRoell: a smart, compact automation solution that takes care of small test series from around 10 specimens upwards, so your lab team can focus on what really matters. In times of ongoing skilled-labor shortages, ALEX helps you keep throughput high and workflows smooth:
- Automates tensile and flexure testing
- Frees up valuable time for your key testing personnel
- Fits seamlessly into existing lab environments without requiring extra floor space
ALEX is simple to retrofit, takes up no more room than a manual operator, and is ideal even for labs with low specimen volumes that still want the benefits of automation.
Zimmer Group inside: our GEP2000 2-jaw parallel small parts gripper:
- Up to 10 million maintenance-free cycles
- Mechanical self-locking, even in the event of power loss
- Magnetic field sensor with integrated monitoring for precise position detection
- Available with IP40 and IP54 protection classes for flexible use in different environments
- Clean-room certified, ideal for use in controlled environments
You can find more information here: Testing Assistant ALEX | ZwickRoell
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