Inventive Automation's Modular Cobotics Recirculator Revolutionizes SME Manufacturing Processes
Customer Company Size
SME
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- UR5e
- Vention MachineBuilder
- Vention URCap
- MachineMotions
Tech Stack
- URCaps
- Vention belt actuator
- Vention ball screws
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Innovation Output
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Automation & Control - Automation & Process Control Systems
- Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Robots - Collaborative Robots
Applicable Industries
- Equipment & Machinery
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
- Process Manufacturing
Use Cases
- Manufacturing System Automation
- Factory Operations Visibility & Intelligence
- Predictive Maintenance
Services
- System Integration
- Software Design & Engineering Services
About The Customer
Inventive Automation is a company that specializes in modular automated systems, focusing on making automation accessible to small and medium-sized manufacturers. Their expertise lies in deploying plug-and-play application modules that are available off the shelf, allowing for easy integration into existing manufacturing processes. The company aims to provide solutions that are reconfigurable and fit into spaces similar to current manual applications, enabling faster implementation at a lower cost. Inventive Automation's mission is to simplify the adoption of automation technologies for SMEs, helping them overcome the challenges of integrating automation into their operations.
The Challenge
Inventive Automation faced the challenge of creating a highly flexible and modular automation system that could be reconfigured in as little as 15 minutes. The system needed to be compact, transportable, easy to program, and adaptable to various applications and environments. The goal was to make automation accessible to small and medium-sized manufacturers by providing a solution that could integrate seamlessly into existing processes and offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional automated systems.
The Solution
The solution developed by Inventive Automation is the Modular Cobotics Recirculator, a modular, mobile, and fully customizable assembly line. This system combines a UR5e robot mounted on a 7th axis range extender, a multi-station recirculating pallet conveyor system, and docking application modules. The system is designed to be reconfigurable, allowing for complete line changes by altering the location and orientation of the docking carts while keeping the central unit intact. The use of Vention's belt actuator and ball screws facilitates the creation of the recirculating pallet system, and the entire assembly line is controlled through the UR teach pendant using URCaps. This approach eliminates the need for traditional PLCs and additional programming, making the system more accessible and cost-effective for SMEs.
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