Cleanroom
The approximately 37 m² clean room, designed to meet ISO 6 standards, is one of the most critical technical facilities required for the production, integration, and testing of orbital and planetary robots, subsystems, or components. This facility is essential for preparing these technologies to reach high Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) for real-world operational environments.
Electronic Integration and Testing Capabilities
The clean room at DFKI-RIC in Bremen is equipped with cutting-edge electronic devices such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, various multimeters, and testing equipment (e.g., EMC), as well as specialized soldering stations. These tools enable precise testing, assembly, and troubleshooting of electronic components. Whether refining circuit designs, performing delicate soldering tasks, or measuring critical parameters, the clean room provides an ideal environment for high-precision electronic work. This ensures maximum reliability and performance of technologies for advanced aerospace research.
Mechanical Integration and Inspection Capabilities
The DFKI-RIC clean room in Bremen is also outfitted with a comprehensive range of mechanical tools designed for seamless integration of complex systems under clean room conditions. From assembling intricate mechanical structures to achieving precise alignments and installations, the clean room supports the development and testing of robust mechanical systems essential for space applications. The controlled environment ensures that all mechanical integration tasks are carried out with the highest accuracy and cleanliness, which is vital for mission-critical projects.
Clean Room Features
- ISO 6 Standard Clean Room: Provides a tightly controlled, contaminant-free environment essential for the development of sensitive space robotics technologies, in compliance with ISO 14644-1.
- Controlled Environment: Crucial for sensitive experiments and manufacturing processes.
- Advanced Air Filtration for Optimal Air Quality: Precise control of air quality with air exchange rates between 150 and 240 ACH.
- Equipped with State-of-the-Art Tools for Space Technology Development:
- Programmable Linear DC Power Supply (RIGOL DP932A)
- 4-Channel Oscilloscope 500 MHz, 10 GSa/s sampling rate with integrated 16-channel logic analyzer (RIGOL MSO7054)
- Spectrum Analyzer with a frequency range of 5 kHz to 3 GHz (R&S® FPC1500 FPC-P1TG)
- Preamplifier (R&S® HZ-16 3 GHz)
- EMC Tool for measuring emissions from assemblies and devices (ESA1 set Emission Development System)
- Thermal Imaging Camera with IR resolution, temperature range 20°C to 550°C (HIKMICRO - B10 256x192)
Applications of the Clean Room
- Support for Autonomous Robots: Facilitates the development and testing of robots designed for challenging extraterrestrial environments, including planetary exploration missions.
- Reliability Under Space Conditions: Ensures that robots developed here are robust and reliable, capable of withstanding the extreme conditions of space missions.
- Supporting Cutting-Edge Research: Enables advanced research in areas such as satellite servicing, space debris removal, and planetary resource utilization.
- Tailored for Space Technology Development: Specifically designed to meet the demanding requirements of space robotics, supporting high-precision assembly and testing processes.
- Unmatched Quality Assurance: Guarantees the highest quality production through controlled air quality, temperature, and humidity, reducing the risk of mission-critical failures.
- Enabling Future Space Missions: Plays a vital role in developing the next generation of space exploration technologies, from autonomous rovers to orbital servicing robots.
Interested in advancing your space technology projects?
Our state-of-the-art clean room facility is ready to support your needs. Whether you're developing, integrating, or testing orbital and planetary systems, our controlled environment and cutting-edge equipment ensure the highest standards of precision and reliability.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can collaborate on your next groundbreaking project. Our team is here to provide detailed information and discuss how our facility can be tailored to meet your specific requirements.
Contact persons: Daniel Treffenstädt, Jakob Wehnes
Contact: space[at]dfki.de
