Switch Assembly Automation: A Hybrid Solution Case Study

Описание: Switch Assembly Automation: A Hybrid Solution

Our established customer in global industrial technology needed an addition to their line of automated machines in the United States. This semi-automated machine that is focused on digital transformation of energy management is one of many machines supporting their smart factory initiative, meaning this machine needed to have IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) capabilities.

This customer required a company who was experienced with Yaskawa Motoman robotics. Our team was a good fit due to working with these robots in the past and recently reestablishing our integrator status in their Yaskawa Motoman Partner Program.

Key Technology Used:
• Yaskawa Motoman 6-axis robot with SDC Flex Feeding technology
• Yaskawa Motoman SG400 SCARA robot
• 3 SDC servo-driven pick-and-place units
• SDC Indexing Ring
• Deprag screwdrivers, nutrunners
• Bellco Feeders vibratory bowl feeders
• Keyence vision system – overhead bin picking, flex feeder, & final inspection
• Modicon Megelis HMI and Modicon M580 PLC

Results & Business Impact
This is operational efficiency optimization in action. The implementation of SDC’s automated solution resulted in significant operational improvements. By integrating advanced technologies, we've created a system that offers:

• Improvement in Production: 3,000 parts per day with 94% efficiency rate.
• Enhanced Scalability: Built to meet final assembly line demand without requiring overtime.
• Increased Digital Connectivity: Seamless integration into our customer’s IIoT ecosystem to track efficiency and monitor machine performance.
• Significant Cost Savings: Standard components and proven systems reduced engineering risk and time-to-deployment.

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