Industrial Robotics Case Studies
Industry : Automotive
Schmalz Lifters Effective at Reducing Injury and Worker Compensation Claims
POSTED: 05/05/2015
In today’s world it is essential that companies run lean and efficient processes while increasing ergonomic and safe work-flows that protect and broaden the work force. Vacuum Tube Lifters are an economical and practical tool for meeting each of these essential goals. In 2010 an independent study conducted at Munster International Airport reported that after one
Efficient handling of metal sheets
POSTED: 04/02/2015
Holding force, lateral force absorption, adaptability to the work piece, long life, environmentally friendly design and a clear reduction in costs: With the suction pads series SAXM, the German producer of vacuum technology J. Schmalz GmbH, sets new standards in sheet metal processing. The requirements of the automotive and sheet metal
Laser Hybrid Welding with Gantry Robot
POSTED: 02/09/2015
Precision hybrid laser welding is a demanding application with strict requirements for precision and vibration free motion. Laser welding over large work surfaces is even more difficult –
Robotmaster Software is Used to Create an Automated Way of Producing Orthotics Using Milling Robots
POSTED: 09/23/2014
In 2008, ORTHOPEDIE BONTOUX, a company that has specialised in the manufacture and adaptation of orthopedic and prosthetic apparatus (orthoses and prostheses) since 1982, created its subsidiary OSIC-CARBONE. “We decided to transform our organisation to address the challenges we perceived to be facing our profession. We were widely recognised
Grippers that Hold Up in Extremely Tough Environments
POSTED: 05/10/2013
Bremen Castings, a precision CNC machine shop and foundry located in Bremen, Indiana, has a tough job to do. Producing gray iron castings from recycled material is a job
A Measuring Robot Ensures “Just-in-Time” Assembly
POSTED: 12/28/2012
In automotive supplier Lear Corporation’s demand-led production, robot arms from Universal Robots play a crucial role: The lightweight robots assemble car seats by locating, measuring and tightening screws on car seats resulting in shorter throughput time and greater process reliability. Just-in-time assembly is an established production model in the
Metal Coating Painting Application Without Masking
POSTED: 10/04/2012
Faverges (France) - At the beginning of 1998, AXO-SCINTEX in France launched a new production line for the manufacturing of the PEUGEOT 206 taillights. Since 1985, this company has been producing lighting and signaling equipment for the automotive industry. More than 150 employees working around the clock, are involved in this
Combination of Robots and CDLR Conveyors Increases Production Up-Time
POSTED: 01/05/2012
Tech-Con Automation combines Robots and CDLR conveyors to Increase Production Up-Time A Tech-Con Automation client is a Tier 1 manufacturer of engine cradles. The client required an automated way to handle cradles going into and coming out of a protective coating process prior to shipping. CHALLENGES Part
Injection Molder Gets Robotic Automation Right the First Time
POSTED: 06/01/2010
…and every time thereafter. Employing robots to automate repetitive machine-tending tasks has provided Nyloncraft Inc., an injection-molding contract manufacturer, the flexibility to add labor in key areas where it was needed to support growth, without having to hire new employees. So says Nyloncraft
Katayama American Company Automates In-Line Measurement
POSTED: 01/20/2010
Problem: Katayama American Company, Inc. (KACI) came to Dynalog with the following challenge: Integrate a robot from Motoman and 3D sensor from LMI to perform 100% in-line inspection of up to 12 features on each of the
Classic Metal Finishing: Robot Provides Increased Production and Flexibility…A Robot Case Study
POSTED: 12/07/2009
Classic Metal Finishing, based in Jackson, Mich., is a supplier of components for the aerospace, motorcycle, racing, and medical industries. The plant was purchased in February, 2008 by Classic Metal Finishing and Classic Turning. Classic Turning performs high-end CNC machining of components and Classic Metal Finishing performs anodizing and dry
Speeding Up During Global Slowdown
POSTED: 04/21/2009
Introduction The competitiveness among companies in the highly automated metal fabrication industry is tough in these days of global economical slowdown. Efficient production along with a high output of the line(s) is crucial for the plants. Plants with low productivity will quickly
