Company R&D Background
Qingdao D.K. Histron Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. has focused its research and development efforts on the core technology of flexible bending centers in the field of metal sheet processing since 2018. The company formed a strong and experienced R&D team with strong technical strength, continuously overcoming difficulties, and is one of the earliest high-tech enterprises in China to devote itself to the research and development of high-end intelligent automatic bending centers, automatic flanging machines, and core flexible bending CNC systems.
R&D Milestone
After years of dedicated technical accumulation and unremitting innovation, the company successfully developed a fully automatic bending center with international advanced level in 2020. This achievement marks a true milestone in localization in the field of high-end intelligent sheet metal processing equipment, breaking foreign technology monopolies and ensuring supply chain security with independent and controllable core technology.
Core R&D Advantages
1. Self-Developed Control System
The bending center control system adopts the mode of upper computer numerical control system and motion control card. The upper computer numerical control system has a simple and easy to learn human-computer interaction interface, and supports visual programming of graphics.
Key Technical Specifications:
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Motion control card supports 24 axes natively
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Expandable to 64 axes with EtherCAT bus control
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Powerful positional computing capabilities for improved automated production efficiency
2. Complete Source Code Ownership
The company owns the complete source code of its control system, which provides significant advantages:
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Can easily open API interfaces for deep integration with customer MES/ERP systems
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Enables seamless connection with upstream laser cutting machines and downstream AGV systems
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Becomes a natural component of smart factory environments
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Supports customization for specific customer requirements without third-party restrictions
3. Precision Control Technology
The self-developed flexible bending control system combines high-precision servo drive and sensing technology to achieve industry-leading bending accuracy. Key features include:
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Real-time monitoring and warning: Automatically corrects sheet springback and thickness deviation issues
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Closed-loop control: Ensures strict quality requirements for high-end intelligent manufacturing
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Graphical error detection programming: Users input bending dimensions and instructions, system automatically completes programming and displays forming results for verification
4. Multi-Axis Linkage Capability
The R&D team has developed advanced multi-axis linkage control capabilities:
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Standard configuration supports 64 axes
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Motherboard supports concurrent linkage of up to 24 axes
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C-axis rotation speed and accuracy improved through continuous optimization
R&D Focus Areas
The company's R&D efforts are concentrated on several key areas:
R&D Team & Facilities
The company operates within a 1,300㎡ workshop with a 38-person team, including dedicated R&D personnel who have been working on bending technology since the company's founding in 2018. The team possesses deep expertise in:
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Mechanical design and engineering
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Control system development
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Motion control algorithms
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Automation integration
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User interface design
Quality Assurance in R&D
All R&D activities are conducted within the framework of the company's ISO9001 quality management system. The company establishes unique user profiles for each device, tracking and recording relevant information about equipment use to continuously improve product design based on real-world feedback.
Future R&D Direction
The company remains committed to promoting the transformation and upgrading of the sheet metal processing industry towards intelligence, flexibility, and high precision. R&D efforts continue to focus on:
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Enhancing automation integration capabilities
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Improving energy efficiency and reducing operating costs
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Expanding application possibilities for new materials and industries
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Strengthening cloud-based monitoring and maintenance solutions
Through dedicated R&D since 2018, Qingdao D.K. Histron has established itself as a technology-driven manufacturer capable of providing efficient, stable, and reliable intelligent equipment solutions for global customers.