Da Ros Srl is an Italian firm that manufactures agricultural gear for nurseries and vertical farms. One of their instruments, a transplanter, helps with day-to-day operations, as do the FAULHABER drive systems used for optimal gripper handling in the TP-24 transplanter integrated into this machine.
The image of a person plowing their fields with oxen and a harrow is a thing of the past. This labor-intensive activity has been nearly completely replaced by enormous agricultural machinery that farmers can control comfortably.
These machines are now necessary, as food and feed demand has skyrocketed, necessitating enormous field and greenhouse cultivation. Da Ros Srl is an Italian firm that manufactures agricultural gear for nurseries and vertical farms. One of their instruments, a transplanter, helps with day-to-day operations, as do the FAULHABER drive systems integrated into this machine.
With more automation and robotics in agriculture, the way food is grown is changing dramatically. This has many advantages, including increased efficiency and productivity, as well as more sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices.
Additionally, automation lowers physical strain and improves worker safety by managing heavy, repetitive, and physically demanding activities.
Not to mention, the utilization of robots and automation helps to overcome manpower shortages. Continuous technical innovation is critical not only for being competitive in the market, but also for addressing the growing expectations of Industry4.0.
Smart Farming with the Transplanter
Advanced devices and machines allow for the precise management of areas or individual plants based on specific conditions. Smart farming permits parts or entire areas to be grown using computer-assisted and automated methods. Networked processes make workflows more user-friendly and efficient.
Da Ros offers a new transplanter called the “TRAPIANTATRICE Model TP-24.” Suitable for all horticultural, floral, and woodland plants.
It performs the transplant operation with special grippers, removing the seedlings from the small cells of the germination trays without injuring them and then inserting them in trays with wider areas to facilitate the continuation of the growing process.
However, even contemporary technologies and systems confront obstacles that must be addressed in order to maximize productivity in precision agriculture. They must be quick and simple to set up, as well as accurate and reliable, especially while performing repetitive operations.
The Italian company Da Ros Srl is dedicated to the design, construction, and commissioning of highly functional agricultural machines.
Founded in 1986, the company addresses the requirements, workflows, and unique challenges faced by the agricultural sector. With innovative technologies and modern products, Da Ros offers solutions for automation and optimization aimed at sustainable and efficient farming.
Whether sowing, transplanting, potting, or watering, their high-performance machines provide not only standard solutions but also alternative and customized options for diverse agricultural needs.
When FAULHABER Assists in Planting
FAULHABER drive systems are used for optimal gripper handling in the TP-24 transplanter. Thanks to their compact size and high dynamics, the minimum distance between individual grippers is just 22 mm, allowing up to 24 grippers to fit in the machine.
A brushless motor from the 2250…BX4 series with integrated feedback and a planetary gearhead from the 22GPT series ensures reliable gripper operation. The gearbox is characterized by a high continuous torque and a high speed.
Thanks to these speeds, the machine can work extremely productively. Control is managed via a FAULHABER Motion Controller MC 5004 P, which communicates via EtherCAT. The machine is also designed with a modular concept, enabling easy adaptation to different customer production requirements.
Leadership Comments
The Da Ros team is impressed: “We were looking for a small brushless motor. At FAULHABER, we found expertise and helpfulness, especially in the early stages of the project when we were unsure about the application specifications. From the beginning of the project to its commissioning, we were supported by a qualified and competent team that advised us on selecting the best products for our technical requirements.”
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