2024: Testing of a robotic assembly workstation for the production of acoustic panels at Silen OÜ

One of the challenges that this demonstration project aims to address is the robotic production of acoustic panels to shorten the manufacturing time. As the assembly of acoustic panels is one of the most important and labor-intensive steps in the production process, the total time required to manufacture the product is directly related to the performance of the workstation. The aim of the demonstration project is to test the process of robotic screw fastening of acoustic panels with different configurations, considering the different dimensions of the panels, the number of screws to be installed and their installation. Considering the number of silence rooms to be produced and the projected increase in production volume, it is important to shorten the production time. One of the possible ways of achieving this is to move towards automation-robotic production. This demonstration project links robotics (UR10 collaborative robot), automation (screw feeder, automatic screwdriver, intelligent jig), AI tools (digital workstation, machine vision tools, robot trajectory simulation). Although many components are available separately on the market, there is no comprehensive solutions (integration) and methodology to make it fit to the company’s processes. The solution will consider the company’s specific production processes and requirements for the parameters of the acoustic panels, as well as the possibilities for implementing fully automated production (batch production) in the company or for deployment in other companies in the sector. Possible expected results: realization of a product assembly operation in the company, development of an assembly cell concept, selection of a suitable robot to carry out the assembly operation, selection of tools, simulation and testing.