Introduction
Since industrial robots appeared in the manufacturing sector, they were used in multiple applications when:
- there was a way to automate repetitive, simple tasks (packaging, palletizing, welding, etc.)
- the robots could replace non-human tasks (tough environment, etc.)
- a long-term contract was awarded to a manufacturer that would justify automation (since a large volume has to be manufactured)

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The main problem
In an era of "Mass customization", these conditions are not met often. The new conditions for successful automation projects are:
- Flexibility
- Adaptability to variables
- Short setup time

The solution
Intelligent 3D vision-based intelligent manufacturing cell that will integrated existing cutting edge technology in a managed and automated environment:
- High-speed 3D laser scanning
- 3D Vision and calibrated robots
- Integration to CAD software
- Integration to robot simulation software
- Integration to 3D point cloud processing software

Possible integration with…

Typical applications
Replace manual low to mid-volume machining process like:
- Cutting (plasma, water, etc.)
- Marking (plasma, ink jet)
- Drilling and riveting
- Spray painting
- Shot peening, Sandblasting
- Deburring
- Polishing
- Grinding, Surface blending

Robotized cell types
1. Simple command operated cell (no CAD)
- No specific programmation
- No programming master parts
- Machining parameter optimization

2. Auto-adaptative cell (with CAD file)
- Automatic part identification and localization with no master part
- Adaptative machine based on local deformations of the part compare to the CAD model.
- Part inspection
- Complete GD&T Inspection

Typical application flow

The part is scanned using a 3D laser scanner

 

The robot performs a manufacturing process with full knowledge of the
part's deformation, location.

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