Mettler Toledo has launched the F-A747 filter robot, designed as an automated filter-weighing solution.
The supplier of precision instruments has developed a measurement system for particulate matter (PM) specifically aimed to meet the requirements of the automotive industry.
The F-A747 filter robot - introduced at Testing Expo 2008 in Stuttgart - allows the fast and accurate determination of particulate matter with accuracy of 0.1ug.
It will be used by Land Rover to determine the amount of PM expelled by vehicle engines, especially diesel.
The F-A747 filter robot identifies the samples via barcodes and has reduced the weighing time of 60 filters down to 60mins.
All steps, from the start right up to weighing, are performed automatically and without the need to transfer samples.
Intelligent software controls the workflow and ensures high throughput.
The F-A747 filter robot ensures full compliance with current European Union and US regulations within a clean-room environment.