Collaborative Robots for Dynamic Automation
Automation reduces the need for personnel capacities and increases process stability. Yet, the limited flexibility of automation solutions restricts their areas of application. Depending on the use case, the effort for automation may outweigh its benefits.
Our experts have developed new mechanisms for robot control. These include sensors, end-to-end data management, and specialized robotic tools, such as interchangeable, precisely produced silicone grippers tailored by additive manufacturing to the component being handled. They enable the flexible use of collaborative robots and simultaneously demonstrate the design freedom of additive designs.
The integration of »Cobots« into production allows for improved connection and automation of multiple steps within a process chain, such as the additive manufacturing process with the preparation and post-processing of the produced components.
Conventional and Additive Manufacturing Benefit from Digitization
The implementation of digital production techniques enables the linking of various process steps as well as sensors and control algorithms. This opens up the use of dynamic automation solutions for manufacturing companies.
The automation and virtualization solutions are largely transferable to all production processes and reduce production effort. Additive manufacturing benefits disproportionately from the institute's holistic perspective due to mostly low quantities and the high individuality of components.
