Factory Automation Case Studies - Solara Automation

Case Studies Collaborative Robots News Robotics Marketing Solara November 21, 2023

Complex Silicone Dispensing with a Universal Robot

Application: Dispensing Silicone System Industry: Automotive Welcome to the Complex Silicone Dispensing with a Universal Robot video! Observe the construction of fish tanks utilizing a robot that meticulously applies silicone. Pay close attention as the robot adeptly covers both the four horizontal and four vertical sides of aquariums, demonstrating its adaptability across sizes from 16x8x10 …

Assembly / Process Machinery Case Studies Collaborative Robots Robotics Marketing Solara October 15, 2020 Collaborative Robots

Collaborative Capacitor Inspection Utilizing the UR10e Robot and IFM 3D Profiler

Read about our lab demo using a bench mounted IFM OPD100 3D Profiler interacting with the Schunk EGH Collaborative Gripper installed on the UR10e Universal Robot. The application challenge was to establish a way to verify the capacitor type and the correct workpiece orientation for insertion into a fixture. We demonstrate how this setup is able to translate orientation data to the robot and check for workpiece type to detect a changeover process.

Assembly / Process Machinery Case Studies Collaborative Robots News Marketing Solara September 15, 2020 Collaborative Robots

Collaborative Screw Feeding System by Solara Automation

Recently, a customer approached Solara Automation with a request for a custom robotic solution, aiming for precision part assembly, specifically, screw driving two separate parts together. Although this is a very common automation application, achieving reliable performance from a robot with the chosen workpiece and type of fastener presented a unique automation challenge. Process Solara …

Case Studies Marketing Solara July 6, 2020 Industrial, Life Science, Robot Guidance, Robotics Integration

Coping with COVID, a FIRST Robotics Story.

Over the past few months, COVID-19 has impacted just about every aspect of our daily lives. The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is no exception. First Robotics FRC is an international high school robotics competition. It was founded in 1989 by inventor and entrepreneur Dean Kamen, with inspiration and assistance from physicist and MIT professor Woodie …

Case Studies Collaborative Robots News Marketing Solara June 17, 2020 Assembly Process, Collaborative Robots, Electronics, Industrial, Life Science, Material Handling, Robotics Integration

Collaborative Robots, Getting Them on Your Floor Takes More

It is easy to order a new collaborative robot these days. But getting it up and running can be a challenge. This is where the expertise of an experienced robotics integrator can save you time and money. Solara Automation is a Universal Robots Certified Systems Integrator and we're equipped to help you design and implement your collaborative assembly solution.

Assembly / Process Machinery Case Studies Collaborative Robots Marketing Solara June 12, 2020 Assembly Process, Automotive, Collaborative Robots, Industrial, Measurement, Palletizing, Robot Guidance, Robotics Integration

Solara Automation’s Collaborative Robot Assembly System

At Solara Automation we have specialized in creating automated solutions for demanding assembly applications. Collaborative robot arms provide a future-proof platform for small businesses that need to optimize production. If your workflow changes, the cobot can be quickly redeployed to new processes due to its small size and lightweight design. Easier programming (even by non-technical …

Case Studies Collaborative Robots News Marketing Solara June 10, 2020 Collaborative Robots, Machine Tending, Material Handling, Palletizing, Pick & Place, Robot Guidance, Robotics Integration

New Collaborative Palletizing System at Solara Automation

Big things are happening at Solara. How big? Well, it involves one of the largest collaborative robots in the world — capable of lifting loads up to 35 kg. The future of automation is a world without safety fences, a world in which humans work side-by-side with robots. Cobots will handle the strenuous and dangerous …

Case Studies Collaborative Robots News Marketing Solara June 5, 2020 Collaborative Robots, Electronics, Industrial, Life Science, Pick & Place, Quality, Robotics Integration

Cobots vs COVID-19

Solara Automation can assist you in addressing your factory labor challenges. Furthermore, we specialize in helping our customers overcome the challenges of deploying and integrating new factory automation. Mandatory factory shutdowns and restrictions on movement have, consequently, brought economic activity in entire regions to a standstill. Furthermore, manufacturers must now choose between the unappealing prospect …

Robotic Palletizing System

Scope: A leading manufacturer of builder products requested Solara to design, develop, and install an end-of-line robotic palletizing system for strapped bundles of nail plates. Part/Product: Zinc-plated steel nail plates bundled and strapped together in sets of 20 each. Nail plate sizes vary from 3”x4” all the way to 10”x16” for a total of 36 …

Robotic Staking System

Application: Forming and Inspection System Industry: Automotive Solara’s customer manufactures components of automotive drive axles. The requirements for the station were to first inspect previous assembly step, to stake the part, and last to inspect the staking process. Solara engineered and built a single-robot cell. After the previous assembly step, the operator loads parts into …

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