New East Industrial's strain gauge-type 6-axis force sensor "ZYXer" adopted as an option by three robot manufacturers.
新東工業
The strain gauge-based 6-axis force sensor "ZYXer" from Shin-Etsu Industrial Co., Ltd. has been officially adopted as an option for industrial robots by major domestic robot manufacturers, including Denso Wave Inc., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., and Fanuc Corporation (in no particular order). In recent years, work robots that contribute to automation and labor-saving have been active in various situations due to labor shortages in production sites and the efficiency improvements brought about by work style reforms. However, there are challenges related to response accuracy and speed when it comes to tasks that require changing movements and forces based on human tactile sensations, making it difficult to completely replace all tasks with robots. Against this backdrop, the demand for our ZYXer, which provides robots with a sense of force, is expanding. The ZYXer boasts mechanical and electrical characteristics that are at the highest level in the force sensor industry, enabling the precise measurement of all forces, from delicate tasks requiring fingertip sensitivity to those requiring significant force and involving complex force movements. We will continue to penetrate the market further while developing various robot applications and introducing them to the market, aiming to expand our robot-related business.
