Stellantis automates semi-structured depalletizing with Inbolt
Stellantis automated cylinder head depalletizing using FANUC robots and Inbolt, overcoming challenges of uneven parts and non-repeatable AMR stops.
Customer: Stellantis
Location: Szentgotthárd, Hungary
Return on Investment: 12 months
Challenge
Stellantis aimed to automate the task of picking cylinder heads from pallets and loading them onto the production line. However, the process presented two key challenges:
- The Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) delivering the pallets to the station had a non-repeatable stopping position.
- The cylinder heads were laid unevenly on flat surfaces, making their positions unpredictable.
Solution
GuideNOW Real-time was mounted directly onto the End of Arm Tooling (EOAT) of a FANUC robot. With its high-precision tracking capabilities, Inbolt individually locates each cylinder head, realigns the robot’s trajectory, and ensures accurate pick-and-place operations onto the production line. This solution eliminated the need to upgrade the dunnage system, significantly reducing the total cost of automating the station.
Benefits
- Cost-Efficient Automation: No changes to the production environment, minimizing automation costs.
- Ease of Use: Seamless integration with FANUC robots allows users with FANUC expertise to easily operate Inbolt.
“The way Inbolt is integrated with FANUC is genius!” — OPEL SZENTGOTTHÁRD, Kaizen Leader.
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