Small robot for sterile environments

Citation

(2010), "Small robot for sterile environments", Industrial Robot, Vol. 37 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/ir.2010.04937dad.001

Small robot for sterile environments

Article Type: New products From: Industrial Robot: An International Journal, Volume 37, Issue 4

The new VP-G2 Sterile Robot, which has been developed by DENSO for sterile cleanroom environments, is now available from AA Robotics. With a maximum payload of 2 kg this small robot has been specially designed for use in cleanrooms where there is a requirement for sterile manufacturing, processing and packaging; its coating and sealing technology allows it to be cleaned with hydrogen peroxide.

Four different models of the VP-G2 Sterile Robot are available depending upon the environment in which it will be used. Each has been designed to cleanroom P100 standards and is compliant with European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group standards, Good Automated Manufacturing Practice and is IPA certified by the Fraunhofer Institute.

The Fraunhofer Institute IPA Certification covers airborne particle emmission, hygienic design, chemical resistance, surface cleanability regarding particles, surface cleanability regarding selected microorganisms and resistance against the action of microorganisms. All wiring and connections to the robot are protected and isolated under its base. The smooth shape and sanitary design is engineered to prevent the adherence or ingress of liquids or other particles.

“The development of the VP-G2 is something that we have been waiting for,” says Neil Billingham of AA Robotics. “This robot has been developed in response to the needs of the pharmaceutical, food, laboratory, electronic, and medical device industries. By meeting the standards required in sterile environments this robot will enable AA Robotics to introduce new automation to cleanroom processes, thereby improving both quality and speed of production for our customers.”