Karakuri: Efficient mechanics for industry – What’s behind it?

What is Karakuri?

Karakuri, also known as low-cost automation, is an engineering technique based on mechanical principles. Karakuri uses gravity, lever mechanics and spring force. The targeted use of kinetic energy and mechanical advantages creates sustainable and robust automation solutions that do without complexity and at the same time do not sacrifice functionality.

Benefits of Karakuri:

• Sustainability: By eliminating the need for electricity or other energy sources, energy consumption is reduced to zero.
• Cost efficiency: Low investment costs and minimal operating costs make Karakuri ideal for companies that value cost-effectiveness.
• Flexibility: Thanks to the modular and scalable design, adjustments to new production requirements can be implemented easily and cost-effectively.

The term Karakuri has its origins in the Japanese Edo period. Mechanical automata were developed as early as the 17th century and carried out complex movements without electronics. These principles were transferred to industrial automation, where they have proven themselves to this day through their robustness and efficiency.

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Karakuri in Practice – A Benefit for Our Customers

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A customer was looking for a cost-effective solution to return the workpiece carrier after assembly with just one movement – ​​without any conveyor technology or electronics.

Our solution:

• Mechanical roller conveyor: Components are transported safely by gravity and spring mechanics.
• Cost-saving and sustainable: No external energy sources required.
• Result: Our solutions increased assembly efficiency by 30%.

In the next blog post you will learn how Karakuri, modern technologies and our worker assistance system ELAM work together and can revolutionize your production.

Would you like to learn more about Karakuri or find out how it can also be used in your production? Write us!