Robotics Case Studies
January 2013
Red robots in the house: ABB robots Help a Traditional Black Forest Brewery
POSTED: 01/28/2013
On the production floor, the scene is like one from a delicate and very precise ballet of technology: an ABB robot bends gracefully forward and grips a stainless steel beer keg gently but firmly around its “waist,” then smoothly rotates it 90 degrees and carefully places it, inverted, in the
Robotic Welder Leads Trailer Manufacturer Down Productivity Path
POSTED: 01/15/2013
Arc welding takes on a new look at Titan Trailers as a robotic-welding system takes over high-volume production of aluminum and steel couplers, swing-door assemblies and other weldments. As a result, productivity and quality have measurably improved. Innovation is the norm at Titan Trailers, a supplier to the hauling
Furniture maker IKEA boosts production capacity with industrial robots
POSTED: 01/04/2013
Office and kitchen furniture manufacturer Spartan, a branch of Swedwood (part of the IKEA Industry Group) in Slovakia, have installed two robotized paint lines to help achieve their
December 2012
Danish Robot Reduces Cost, Optimizes Production at Precision Engineering Company
POSTED: 12/28/2012
Rising wages and the intricate management of the labour force have created a challenging work environment for a Singapore-based company, Sky Engineering. For a long time, this precision engineering company tried to reduce their production costs. They finally succeeded with the implementation of Universal Robots in one of their CNC
Robot Saves Man Years at Dairy
POSTED: 12/28/2012
Iceland's biggest dairy, Mjólkursamsalan Akureyri, uses two UR5 robots in its production of milk products. Their deployment saves the dairy several man years of monotonous work every year. The first UR5 robot was installed in September 2011 in connection with modifications to a cream cheese production line. One
Multi-Application Robot Arm is 'Child's Play' to Programme
POSTED: 12/28/2012
Traditional robots can substantially boost productivity but generally they are large devices that are application-specific and complex to programme. They need high production volumes to justify both capital cost and integration time. For a manufacturer new to robotics this can be off-putting and also uneconomical if products and batch sizes
New Robot Lends Precision and Reliability to Production of Hearing Aids
POSTED: 12/28/2012
Hearing device manufacturer Oticon needed a more flexible robot to handle the tiny hearing device components in its production. The company found the ideal solution in the six-axis robot from Danish company Universal Robots. Employing robots in the production process was not a new concept to Oticon. This manufacturer of hearing
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
October 2012
POSTED: 10/25/2012
Business needs – Background A manufacturer of electric vehicle conversions offering a wide range of products, from small cars to large busses.
Data Transfer Modules Add to Versatility of Multi-Contact Connector System
POSTED: 10/25/2012
Part of modular CombiTac connector system, contact carriers are available for Ethernet cabling and field bus systems. CAT 5 IEEE 802.3 Ethernet types have 2 RJ45 sockets connected to 8-pole, gold-plated plugs or sockets on opposite side. CT-NET bus types, rated CAT 6, can hold one or two 8-pole, male/female
Fused 1000 V Test Leads from Multi-Contact Assist Operator Safety
POSTED: 10/25/2012
UL approved test leads are terminated with 4 mm diameter plugs for connecting standard safety test clips and probes to enable safe, fuse-protected measurements. They accept 6.3 x 32 mm UK style fuses, which can be fitted by unscrewing 2 part connector. Available with PVC/silicone insulation, leads are fitted with
Magnetic Adapters Accelerate Safe Connection of Test Leads
POSTED: 10/25/2012
Used where clamping is not possible, magnetic adapters safely attach test leads onto screw heads. Adapter tip consists of bar magnet between 2 steel poles for optimal adhesion, and slightly concave shape of magnetic tip ensures optimal contact. Two versions are available, with 7 or 11 mm dia magnets, and
The Modular Power Connector (MPC) from Multi-Contact Combines up to 15 Single-pole Power Contacts
POSTED: 10/25/2012
The great advantage is obvious: the modular design permits the construction of application-specific plug connectors with standard modules. Fixed mounting dimensions with variable assembly configuration simplify structural integration. That reduces costs for logistics, warehousing and service. Applications can be found in regional rail, subways and streetcars, but also
