Harwin is ensuring that students attending Havant & South Downs College (HSDC) have access to the hardware necessary to support their ongoing education, by donating a robot arm in a package worth more than £30,000. In September of 2018, in association with HSDC, the company established the Harwin Academy. After completing the two-year course, students receive an internationally-recognized qualification, plus the option to then join Harwin's apprentice scheme.

The robot arm that Harwin Academy students will be working with is an RV-FR from Mitsubishi Electric. With a 504mm maximum reach radius, the 3kg servo motor-driven articulated unit supports motion across 6 axes, with an incorporated absolute encoder technology for accurate positioning and operational repeatability. This robot arm is predominantly intended for tasks like the inspection and assembly of small component parts.

For more information, please visit: https://www.harwin.com/harwin-academy-students-provided-with-latest-robotic-technology/