Automated Plate Loading System for Industrial Manufacturing

ProConcepts automated a repetitive manual loading task by integrating a bowl feeder and custom pick-and-place system. The result was faster cycle times, higher throughput, and significantly reduced operator involvement.

Facility Type

Manufacturing

Date

2024

Primary Objective

Automate a simple task

Industry

Industrial manufacturing

Production Challenge

Several manual stations were required to complete a sequence of assembly and handling steps, limiting throughput and tying up multiple operators. As demand grew, the existing layout became a constraint, and adding more labor or standalone equipment was no longer practical.

Custom Solution

ProConcepts defined the target process and cycle time with the client, then designed a custom machine that combined the key operations into one automated system. We modeled the machine in 3D CAD, engineered tooling and controls, built and tested the unit offline, and then installed and integrated it into the existing line with on-site tuning and operator training.

Timeline

Approx. 6 months from concept approval to startup

Challenge

Manual stations limiting throughput and increasing labor requirements

Solution

Custom automated system combining several operations into one machine

Impact

Higher sustained throughput with less manual steps and more consistent output

Project Highlights

Visual overview of key elements of the delivered solution, including major equipment, layouts, and implementation details.

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