Digitax HD
Digitax HD
Servo Drive Series
Industrial Design . Product Design . Design for Manufacture
Driving the World with Class‑Leading Motor Control Products
| Client | Control Techniques – Nidec |
| Sector | Industrial |
Control Techniques has been collaborating with Smallfry for over twenty years. In that time, its markets have evolved, yet CT has continued to be a pioneer in its field, consistently producing innovative solutions and bringing ‘world first’ products to market.
Control Techniques set out to replace their flagship Unidrive range with a new, targeted product range. Our challenge was to establish the design standard for a range that would carry CT and its Emerson partners into the next decade. A key factor in the Servo Drive range’s success was its compact form factor and revolutionary modularity, while delivering intuitive usability.
Concept Development
Incorporating the key features that were best suited to the users needs, we arrived at a general mechanical layout. Smallfry’s designers then worked with CT’s engineers to improve usability and introduce a sophisticated aesthetic to this compact, technically focused solution.
User Testing
Using our human-centred design tools, we produced a range of assets, from 2D magnetic-backed illustrations to hands-on 3D-printed models, to test with a variety of technical focus groups.
This enabled us to gather insights and implement feedback that fed directly into the product design specification. As a result, we were confident that we were developing a product that not only met user needs but was also the right solution for Control Techniques.
Performance
The Digitax HD servo drive series extends the Unidrive M range with maximum servo performance at a minimal size. Optimised for high-dynamic applications, Digitax HD provides the flexibility of both standalone and modular configurations.
Its minimal footprint and exceptional power density make Digitax HD one of the smallest servo drives on the market, capable of greatly reducing required cabinet space without compromising performance.
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