05/30/2022

HERMES AWARD 2022 for Sumitomo Cyclo Drive Germany

"This year we were again impressed by the number of excellent submissions from a wide range of technical fields and industries," says Prof. Reimund Neugebauer, president of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and chairman of the HERMES AWARD jury.

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Sumitomo Cyclo Drive Germany wins the HERMES AWARD 2022

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The company won the coveted award for its completely integrated drive system for robot applications and automation technology. Bettina Stark-Watzinger, Germany's Minister of Education and Research, presented the prize on 29 May at the HANNOVER MESSE opening ceremony in the presence of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

This year saw the jury chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Reimund Neugebauer, President of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, award a product ideally suited for applications in the rapidly growing robotics market. The award-winning TUAKA product is a fully integrated drive. New features include the gear unit, the motor and the driver with safety functions. Thanks to the product's sensor technology and thermal management, it is suitable for high-precision, sensitive... ... More: Official Press Release Deutsche Messe