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Vision System Improves Product Quality
The 3D Mini laser-based vision system monitors and adjusts the application of adhesives and sealants used to assemble automotive components and electronic devices. It can check adhesive beads as small in width as two human hairs at speeds of up to 1,000 times per second. The system can reduce assembly line operating costs by up to 20 percent.
Coherix Inc.
Reusable Pallets Are Designed for EV Applications
A new 60-by-48-inch pallet is designed for the unique requirements of electric vehicle assembly applications. Manufactured through a process of structural foam injection, the pallets are durable and reliable. They are well-suited for transporting power train and battery components, offering compatibility with automation and edge-racking systems that enhance operational efficiency and versatility.
Orbis Corp.
Curing System Assembles Battery Sensors
The CIPG system is designed for electric vehicle battery sensor assembly applications. Highly viscous liquid sealants are used to protect sensitive electronic components from external influences such as dust, road salt and moisture, as well as temperature-related stress and physical shock and vibrations. The five-step process includes sealant dispensing, UV curing, and optical inspection to ensure quality and consistency.
Hönle AG
Mobile Manipulator Handles Machine Tending
The Riser mobile manipulator robot is designed for intermittent pick-and-place operations and machine tending applications where cycle times are relatively long, making it difficult to justify the purchase of a dedicated cobot for each workstation. The machine features a Reacher six-axis robot attached to a Ryder autonomous mobile robot platform.
Rethink Robotics Inc.
Coating Machine Assembles Battery Electrodes
The GigaCoater is designed for two-sided battery electrode coating applications. It combines wider substrate capabilities with faster coating speeds, resulting in significant manufacturing cost reductions, while maintaining automotive-grade quality across widths up to 1,200 millimeters. The system features a straight-path product flow with two coating stations combined in a single location.
Dürr Systems Inc.
Assembly Press Workstation Automates Joining
The Smart Single Station 2nd Generation is ideal for a variety of joining applications, including pressing, clinching, caulking, riveting and punching. It can either be used as a manual workstation or fully integrated into a production line. The new version is significantly easier to operate, enabling inexperienced operators to perform various assembly and testing processes correctly.
Kistler Group
Ultrasonic Welder Assembles Large-Gauge Wires
The WeldMAX Model MH-15100 ultrasonic spot welder can be used to attach high-voltage terminals for EV batteries and charging stations. It operates at 15 kilohertz and delivers up to 10,000 watts of output power to weld heavy-gauge wire bundles with a cross-section of up to 200 square millimeters. The machine can be used for wire-to-wire and wire-to-terminal assemblies. It easily handles similar and dissimilar nonferrous metals, including aluminum, copper and nickel.
Sonobond Ultrasonics Inc.
Tubular Framing System Enables Quick Set Up
The EcoShape tubular framing system can be used to create a wide variety of assembly line flow racks, material shuttles and workstations. The aluminum profiles feature easy-to-use connectors that enable designs to be quickly moved and rebuilt on plant floors. Regularly retightening connections is not necessary.
Bosch Rexroth Corp.
DECEMBER 2024 | ASSEMBLYMAG.com
