(Dürr: Southfield, MI) -- Dürr is expanding its dispensing technology portfolio with the EcoMeter XS, a compact microdispensing unit that automatically applies very small quantities of adhesives, sealants, and other high-viscosity materials. The system primarily serves manufacturers of battery and electronic components as well as electric motors.

The EcoMeter XS supports a broad range of applications, including vehicle battery assembly, power electronics manufacturing, magnet bonding in electric motors, grease and seal applications, and small-volume potting processes. Until now, Dürr has used its EcoShot Meter dispensing technology series for these applications. However, these systems reach their performance limits when manufacturers need to apply extremely small quantities. One example is the spot application for round battery cells, where the material establishes a thermal bridge between the cell and the cooling unit.

“One tenth of a cubic centimeter, applied to the front surface of the cell, is enough to establish thermal contact,” says Sebastian Jochum, product manager for dispensing technology at Dürr. “With the EcoMeter XS, Dürr now offers the perfect solution for these specific requirements in the manufacture of battery systems.”

Continuous material flow eliminates refilling times

The EcoMeter XS continuously meters and applies the material, eliminating the refilling interruptions associated with conventional piston dosing systems. Building on Dürr’s established large-volume continuous-dosing technology used in applications such as vehicle window bonding, the EcoMeter XS brings this capability to microdispensing applications. The system supports flow rates from 0.00005 cm³/s to 1 cm³/s while enabling users to precisely control the dosing rate when supplying material from cartridges or hobbocks.

“With the EcoMeter XS, we are scaling our dispensing technology to the micro range. This allows us to offer the right dispensing solution for virtually any application volume,” says Jochum.

Low weight enables mounting on axis gantries

The compact EcoMeter XS weighs between 0.8 and 1.6 kg, depending on the configuration. Its low weight allows users to install the unit on conventional robotic systems, axis gantries, and robots with low payload capacities. The EcoMeter XS is ideally suited for compact production cells for battery and electronics manufacturing, electric servo motor production, and a wide range of sealing applications. A centralized dosing and process control system combines all functions to simplify operation.

Modular design increases flexibility

Dürr developed the EcoMeter XS around a modular design to cover the full range of micro-quantity applications. The design supports multiple configurations and variants, allowing users to adapt the system quickly as process requirements change. The modular approach accommodates different application quantities, material viscosities, and component geometries.

EcoMeter XS completes Dürr’s dispensing portfolio

The EcoMeter XS completes Dürr’s dispensing technology portfolio. Together, Dürr now provides automated solutions for applying 1K and 2K adhesives and sealants across the full range—from extremely small quantities to continuous, high-volume dispensing applications.

The EcoMeter XS from Dürr applies smallest quantities of 1K and 2K adhesives and sealants.