The KEBA KeWheel is a fully adaptive rotary push button. Using the KeWheel as the main operating element, items such as overrides, hand wheels, mode-selection switches, axis travel buttons, and user interface inputs can be combined in a single device. The KeWheel provides the operator with additional information about the condition of the machine through a broad range of haptic feedback.Due to the HAPTICORE Technology used in the KEBA KeWheel, several sensory effects and holding torques can be generated instantly. The use of this technology allows the implementation of improved use cases on the HMI. The response speed of the HAPTICORE makes various feedback patterns, such as ripples, blocking, or torque levels possible. As a result, different mechanical properties can be combined in just one operating element.The belief that haptics is the future of modern machine operation brought the two companies together by chance at the patent office. KEBA quickly recognized the great potential of Inventus, and so in 2015, the foundation stone was laid for the collaboration between the two companies.The machine tool industry, in which KEBA was already active with several projects, proved to be a promising sales channel, thanks to the great added value of haptic feedback on the machine tool. Together, the two companies developed the technology precisely adapted to this specific industry.XeelTech in 2019 paved the way for bringing the KeWheel into large-scale production. The positive feedback from customers finally confirmed the cooperation, which has since grown into a long-standing and trustful partnership between KEBA and XeelTech.XeelTech combines 20 years of experience product development and haptic technology, the basis also for the KeWheel. As a haptics expert, they not only provide the haptic actuator but also ensure the ideal communication between hardware and software, allowing for various haptic feedback patterns.XeelTech’s haptics technology and creates complex user-specific haptic feedback modes for the KeWheel from it. At the same time, KEBA facilitates the integration via standard interfaces and provides the necessary support for the implementation of customer-specific haptic modes.KEBA, founded in 1968, with headquarters in Linz (Austria) and subsidiaries worldwide, operates in three business areas: Industrial Automation, Handover Automation, and Energy Automation. Controls and safety technology, drive technology for machines and robots, ATMs and parcel and transfer machines, as well as power charging stations for e-cars and heating controls, for example, are all part of the product portfolio of the automation expert, which employs around 2000 people.In the area of industrial automation, in line with the guiding principle “Automation by innovation”, KEBA develops and produces innovative and high-quality automation solutions for general machine and tool construction as well as for Intralogistics, robotics, plastics, wind energy, turbo systems, and sheet metal processing. Whether hardware or software, individual components, or complete solutions – the Austrian technology expert offers powerful, modular, and safe solutions for all industrial requirements.XeelTech is a founding member of the Haptics Alliance.If desired, you can increase the basic torque of HAPTICORE. This prevents incorrect inputs caused by external vibrations.The base torque depends on the actuator type. If you have any questions regarding base and max. torque, get in touch with us.