Inside Harmonic Drive Strain Wave Gears and Actuators at Automate 2025

Learn how Harmonic Drive is advancing smooth, accurate motion with its newest strain wave gearing and integrated actuator solutions. Join A3’s Ryan Lacey and Harmonic Drive’s Marcel Almonte for a walkthrough of their zero-backlash gearing technology, compact actuator designs, and simplified plug-and-play motion control architecture. Key features in the demo: • Strain wave gearing fundamentals and how it all works together to achieve naturally zero backlash • High repeatability and accuracy, ideal for collaborative robots and applications requiring smooth, precise motion • Integrated actuator line combining a strain wave gear, brushless DC motor, and drive in one compact assembly • Single-cable simplicity with CANopen for fast, plug-and-play setup • Upcoming EtherCAT variant for faster communication and industrial-grade performance • SHA and LPA series featuring dual absolute encoders for precise positioning Want to know more about Harmonic Drive? Explore their full line of motion control solutions at www.harmonicdrive.net.