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As part of the implementation of a pedagogical automated production line at Unilasalle Amiens, an IGUS hardware implementation tip has been found that will save 27k euros. The application, in order, consists of:
1-Produce 3D printed parts
2- Retrieve them and place them on a hippodrome conveyor using a cobot
3- Convey them to a quality control station
4- Detach the 3d parts from their printing tray using a cobot
5- Place 3d parts in boxes to convey them to a packaging area
6- A cobot retrieves the packaged parts and palletizes them.
Baumer Bourdon haenni is also a manufacturer of pressure gauges for various sectors. We manufacture our own tubes, which we call "tube de bourdon". I've developed a machine that enables us to control the tube stroke in mm between the minimum pressure (0) and its maximum pressure. The plane or type of tube and its maximum permissible pressure define the cameras position on the X, Y and Z axes. When the camera is correctly positioned in front of the tube, it captures images during the process of pressurizing the tube to determine its stroke (its displacement due to the elasticity of the material). The camera movement on the X, Y and Z axes is mounted on Igus equipment (guides, control cards, cable chains, etc.). This allows me to obtain repeatability in the movements of the vision system (see photos).
Revobiom selects and directs the evolution of complete microorganism ecosystems, mimicking the natural processes of Darwinian evolution. Whether for ecology, food, energy or public health, micro-organisms are at the heart of todays major challenges. To lead this revolution, the company is developing cutting-edge millifluidic technology. This technology is based on digital millifluidics, which works on the basis of “drop trains”: a succession of hundreds of drops and millimetric air bubbles, carried by oil and manipulated in a tube (diameter 2mm). Each drop, a bioreactor (20 microliters), enables the culture and evolution of a microbial cocktail. The generation of these drops is essential to our process, and the IGUS solution enables us to achieve this reliably, repeatably and precisely. This involves using a cartesian robot arm (xyz) to move the outside of a tube (by suction) in different liquids, so as to generate the desired succession of bioreactors (drops) and gas bubbles, lubricated by oil (three-phase fluid). The automation of this arm, and of the fluid controllers around it, makes it possible to couple this technological brick called "sipper" to our technologies. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Marking on concrete pipes Mark a length of 1000 mm when the product is stationary. The product, concrete pipes with diameters ranging from 400 to 1600 mm, must be marked to include the various variables, manufacturing date codes, NF logo, factory logo, strength classes, as well as tightness and tolerance test results. Marking must be carried out at the end of the line when the system is stopped.
Cook-es robotized kitchen prepares fresh, healthy dishes 100% autonomously from A to Z, enabling restaurateurs of all kinds to overcome shortages of qualified staff and generate additional income. To enable this little marvel of technology to demonstrate its culinary talents in restaurants with limited space, the engineers called on igus compact and hygienic linear toothed belt modules.
For a fundamental research project in the field of astroparticle physics, a calibration device based on a 40cm-wide white screen is attached on a so-called XY table. This table is made out of two 2.4m-long parallel ZLW-1040 that are connected with a third 2.2m-long ZLW-1080. The assembly takes place inside a 3m*3m Cherenkov camera of a telescope which focal distance is 16m. At total, 9 NectarCAM will equip 9 telescopes among the whole array (Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory).
We designed and produced a POC of our Forest Planting Machine concept, an ecological, economical, efficient and versatile mechanized planting solution. Its a compact, 1-seater, all-terrain tree-planting vehicle thats also approved for road use. Its powertrain is hybrid electric + hydrogen, which means: 0 emissions, 0 pollution, efficiency and silent operation. It enables gentle, close-to-nature forestry, and can plant up to 1,600 seedlings a day, i.e. ~ 1 ha, with 20 different species.
Development of a Vision Expert Robot for mechatronic testing (electronics + mechanics) Inspection operations are carried out by operators using simple means (binoculars, x10 magnifiers, etc.), but these operations entail physical fatigue and risks of non-quality. The aim of the solution to be deployed is to support this visual inspection with an automatic system.
Automate an Aetrium semi-automatic machine from WEBtechnology. Realization in partnership with the Lycée de Vilgenis de Massy and the BTS CRSA (Conception et Réalisation de Systèmes Automatiques) section. the students will take their diploma at the beginning of June, and we will then reassemble the machine and install it in production.
Development of a VULCANOBIKE, which is an individual hydrotherapy and water bike cabin designed and manufactured in France. A door opens in order to let the customer pass through so that he can do his sport