MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION SYSTEM FOR CHIPBOARD FURNITURE COMPONENTS
Project background:
The client manufactures chipboard furniture components. Due to increasing demand, there is a need to optimize production process and implement automated solutions.
Biggest challenges: A variety of equipment (produced by different manufacturers), robots and processes must be integrated into a unified, automated system.
Solution:
Apply develops management software that automates production processes.
Every component produced must undergo a complete production cycle. First, a large chipboard is cut to the required size. Then, the edges are glued, fixing holes are drilled, and components are shelved. Finally, the order is assembled and sent out for palletization. Customer chooses the algorithm, and in the final stage, furniture components are stacked on pallets based on that algorithm.
The control system developed ensures the complete automation of this production process. The system is active, it plans ahead, and it can be optimized on a number of parameters. It ensures automated operation of the robot arms, conveyors, various sensors and manipulators.
Integrations have been created with the client’s internal databases and various types of equipment.
Key benefits:
- Improved efficiency of the production process;
- Improved process and resource planning;
- Improved competitiveness.
