en.Wedoany.com Reported - Regal Rexnord brand Thomson has supplied precision linear motion technology for Elara Aerospace's liquid oxygen-methane rocket project.

Elara Aerospace is an academic-led project initiated by the Technical University of Munich in Germany. The team aims to become the first student liquid rocket group globally to develop a fully reusable rocket capable of exceeding 100 kilometers in altitude and carrying up to 100 kilograms of scientific experimental equipment.

In collaboration with sister brands Boston Gear and Kollmorgen, Thomson provided two Thomson PC Series precision linear actuators integrated with Kollmorgen AKM13D servo motors and dual-axis drive systems, paired with Boston Gear Micron NemaTRUE planetary gearboxes, forming a coordinated motion solution.

In the Elara rocket, the actuators are used to achieve controlled engine gimbaling within a ±5° angle range. The PC Series actuators were selected for their compact design, ball screw construction, and precise, repeatable motion in space-constrained applications.

Anders Karlsson, Business Development Manager for Regal Rexnord's Linear Motion Division, stated that every commanded action in rocket control applications must be predictable and verifiable. The value of the collaboration lies in providing components and helping the team build confidence in the drive approach before the system is deployed in flight.

The actuators were supplied as standalone components, allowing the Elara Aerospace team flexibility in system design and testing. The motion system is currently being validated on a development platform and will be used in the rocket's engine control system.

Tom Luca Reinhardt, Founder and CEO of Elara Aerospace, noted that for an academic team focused on active engine control, using reliable and practical components is critical. Thomson's guidance provided a clear path for the thrust vector control design.

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