Charging electric vehicles (EVs) requires a delicate touch. Lotus Cars faced a three-part challenge:
- Heavyweight Handling: The robotic arm needed to maneuver bulky charging guns.
- Strict Insertion Accuracy: Precise gun placement was crucial for safe and efficient charging.
- Rapid Turnaround: Quick completion of a changing of charging gun for each car, reducing the amount of time each car spends waiting to be charged.
Traditional Solutions Lag Behind: Existing options often relied on pneumatic systems, incompatible with Lotus' all-electric environment and struggling with speed and accuracy.
Gimatic's EQC The Collaborative, Electric driven, No programming required, Plug-and-Play Champion
Gimatic's innovative solution, the Gimatic Electric Quick Changer (EQC), an automatic tool changer driven by an electric motor, addressed all of Lotus' concerns:
- Effortless Integration: Gimatic EQC boasts a collaborative, plug-and-play design. It seamlessly attaches to charging guns without complex programming, allowing the JAKA cobot to handle them with ease.
- Fast and Accurate Every Time: The electric EQC facilitates swift and precise gun placement for safe and efficient charging, all without the need for intricate programming steps.
- Clean, Efficient, and Safe: The entire system relies solely on the cobot's electric supply, eliminating the need for bulky pneumatic systems. This aligns perfectly with the EQC's electric design and ensures a clean, environmentally friendly solution. Additionally, the EQC's design prioritizes safety with the absence of sharp edges, ideal for collaborative environments.
Gimatic Partnering for Success
Gimatic's commitment goes beyond just the product
- Expert Support: Gimatic's team provided comprehensive technical guidance throughout the EQC integration process, guaranteeing a smooth implementation.
- Rigorous Testing: Extensive testing, both in-house and at Lotus' facility, ensured the EQC functioned flawlessly and delivered 100% compliance and safety during charging operations.
- Faster Charging: The automated system with the Gimatic EQC significantly boosted changing speed and consistency.
- Reduced Costs: Eliminating pneumatics lowered operational costs and simplified maintenance due to the EQC's electric design and plug-and-play functionality.
- Eco-Friendly: The electric-powered solution with the Gimatic EQC perfectly aligns with Lotus' commitment to sustainability.
- Unwavering Reliability and Safety: Rigorous testing ensured a safe and dependable changing process, thanks in part to the robust functionality and collaborative design of the Gimatic EQC.
