Designing Robotic Motion Systems for the Harsh Realities of Space
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The Commercial space industry is pushing engineers to develop systems faster and at lower cost—raising new questions about when commercial off-the-shelf components are sufficient and when aerospace-grade qualification is necessary.
Join this webinar to explore the engineering tradeoffs behind reliable motion and robotic systems for space applications. Learn how environmental conditions affect component performance, what to consider when selecting materials and lubrication, and how testing and qualification strategies are evolving for a more commercial space industry.
Attendees will learn:
- How the space environment affects actuator, bearing and robotic motion-system performance.
- The material and lubrication considerations that can determine long-term reliability in vacuum and extreme temperatures.
- How to evaluate COTS components versus purpose-built or aerospace-qualified alternatives.
- What testing and qualification strategies can help balance mission reliability, development time and cost.
- How emerging commercial space applications are changing requirements for precision motion and robotic systems.
Speaker:
Chris Finger
Sales Engineering Manager, Northwest Region
HarmonicDrive
Chris Finger holds a BSME from the University of Louisville and has over 25 years of experience in motion control. He is part of the Harmonic Drive team helping customers develop precision motion solutions for demanding automation, robotics, aerospace, and defense applications.
Jane Beasley
Aerospace Account Manager
HarmonicDrive
Jane Beasley holds a BSME from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and has four years of experience as Aerospace Account Manager at Harmonic Drive LLC. She is part of the Harmonic Drive team helping customers develop precision motion solutions for demanding aerospace applications, from initial design through product delivery.
