experts in energy balancing solutions
your partner in integrated spring systems, wearable devices and human interactive mechanisms.
intespring:
making people and products weightless
InteSpring is an engineering consultancy firm specializing in the development of systems that balance force and gravity to enhance the performance of humans and devices alike. Our 4-phase modular approach covers the whole development process from idea to certified product and everything in between.
our core capabilites
spring integration
weight reduction
Storage of mechanical energy in the form of a compliant structure can have many benefits. Springs are relatively light weight, can deliver large forces fast, and are incredibly durable.
InteSpring has extensive knowledge of all mechanical spring systems on the market, but also gas springs, hydraulic accumulator and damping systems, compliant structures and structural spring characteristics, as well as magnetic springs.
InteSpring unique twist is that all this knowledge can be combined with a variety of customizable positive and negative stiffness mechanisms.
human factors
safe and with ease
Due to their reliable nature, but also their inherent buildup of force, springs are amazing to be used in series wherever actuation is applied around humans.
Series elastic elements enhance the inherent safety of machines and mechanisms for the humans interacting with them. Balancing the weight of these machines with springs can reduce the torque output needed to control them, increasing safety once again.
From all these exposure points InteSpring has built up a large experience base around man-machine-interaction and human factors over the years.
LIFECycle
analysis
Once an technical solution is ready to be taken to market, insight must be gained into its lifecycle. This is true of all mechanical devices, but especially of those with spring systems integrated.
Because InteSpring consults all the way until market, we have become very comfortable with making testing devices and lifecycle analysis machines. Within these devices themselves we include our balancing technology. As they may have to run for many thousands of hours, the benefit can be substantial. This allows InteSpring to offer these services at a competitive rate.
exo's
wearable devices
Finally springs lend themselves uniquely to wearable devices due to their lightweight and non-powered nature.
InteSpring has advised on numerous exoskeleton projects, and even created a few successful projects herself. There is knowledge of interaction with the full scope of the human body including: ankles, legs, hips, lower back, torso and arms. Furthermore, the intersecting markets are extremely varied, reaching form entertainment and consumer goods to industry, logistics, medical, and defense.
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some of our projects:
Medical booms are designed to free the workspace and keep equipment clean and off of the ground. Skytron booms are also a great option for surgical lighting systems, making them an efficient and ideal solution for any facility.
InteSpring supported with her specialized knowledge of balancing to indicate which components, mechanisms, and materials were to be used in the design of Skytrons most user friendly booms.
The BalanceBox is our manually operated height adjustable mount based on a patented spring tension technology. Unique, fast and user-friendly. The BalanceBox manual mount gives you ultimate comfort, is extremely reliable and safe. It is the most sustainable mounting solution in the market as no electric connection is needed.
InteSpring furnished the complete design of the product. Together with Thomas Regout InteSpring started a joint venture that commercially exploits the IP behind the BalanceBox, through a licensing deal.
The Enexis gas installation enclosure is an all weather enclosure with a unique balanced spring hinge system. This allows service engineers to gain access to its inner workings with the lift of a finger, while still keeping it protected in a sturdy thick steel case.
Most of the design of the final product was created by InteSpring, with support from Zadors R&D team. Zador now produces and distributes the enclosures to Enexis under license.
The Hermes passive ankle orthosis for pes equinus adds a negative stiffness around the ankle, giving the foot a natural position, and regaining mobility of the joint.
InteSpring is currently testing the Hermes in clinical trials with the University of Leiden and OIM. The goal is to set up a new venture exploiting the technology in the near future.
Laevo exoskeletons is InteSprings younger sister company and provides the best way to prevent back pain in situations where you need to be mobile and can use immediate back support.
InteSpring developed the technology behind Laevo before spinning it out as its own venture in 2013. Laevo was the first consumer exoskeleton on the market.
INTESPRING's aproach
Our modular 4-phase consultancy system is built to maximize flexibility for adaptation to any project, minimizing risk for the client. Mix, match, and reshuffle phases to fit your R&D needs.
1. FEASABILITY
The feasibility study delivers insights into the technical and economic viability of possible solutions.
2. DEMONSTRATOR
The design study provides technical solutions on component level detail.
3. DESIGN
Production of a physical prototype is completed at high speed with our certified partners.
4. PRODUCT
We use our extensive network to set up a sustainable supply chain for series production.
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