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Connectors for Surgical Robots

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is a world leader in Computer Enhanced Surgical Systems designed for minimally invasive surgery. And Cannon products are on the front line delivering reliability when it counts most.

Cannon Challenge

Cannon Challenge Enhance the EMC shielding of Cannon's DL Zero Insertion Force DL Series connector. Deliver the product in time for equipment CE qualification. Develop backshells for easier assembly.

Cannon Solution

Cannon designed and manufactured a metal body intermatable ZIF connectors, with a multiple-piece backshell. A seamless changeover was accomplished from plastic to metal due to the product's intermatability. The backshell design allowed for complete removal without disconnecting contacts and wiring.

Customer Benefit

Customer Benefit EMC susceptibility problem was solved for CE qualification. Retrofitting installed robots can now be performed in the field. Improved reliability for highly sophisticated, state-of-the-art surgical robots. Intuitive Surgical chose the Cannon connector because of its reliability and field replacability in a critical application in their da VinciTM Computer Enhanced Surgical System.

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