Mechatronic Drive Systems for the PUMA

The PUMA is the German army's new tank for challenging overseas deployments. We have developed reliable electromechanical actuation systems for the following applications
- Ammunition loading systems
- Gun aiming system
- Grenade launcher aiming system
Products used in the PUMA

Elevation gearboxes
Compact, special gearboxes which are protected against environmental influences for direct attachment to a motor.

Control/ power electronics
Four-axis control and power electronics for AC servo motors with an integrated EMC filter

High-torque servo system
High-torque servo system with integrated electronics and filter for ammunition feed (magazine drive).

High-performance servo motors
High-performance servo motors for main weapon drive.

Gun Laying Gear
Compact environmental proved gun laying gear for direct motor mount.

Compact Linear Actuator
Linear actuator for cocking of the auxiliary machine gun.

Rotary Actuator
Rotary medium torque actuator for ammunition selection.

Small Rotary System with Integrated Electronics
Small Rotary System for automatic turret traverse locking.

Rotary Actuator
Rotary High Torque Actuator for ammunition feeding.

Rotary System with Integrated Electronic
Rotary Small System for automatic turret elevation locking.