KUKA Industrial Robots - Solutions database

Injection molding applications
When Mürdter Metall- und Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH won a contract with a system supplier to the automotive industry to manufacture door side linings for an airbag system, it was clear that an automated solution would be needed. The main requirements on the handling systems were a long reach, both horizontally and vertically, and a high degree of flexibility.

Synergies in polyurethane foam technology
With the development of a new process in polyurethane foam technology for the production of thin-walled side member covers, Dynamit Nobel Kunststoff GmbH caused quite a stir. The result was better flow characteristics and shorter cycle times through an improved cooling process and, not least, an extremely light but also rigid part.

Handling of plastic bumpers
Before installing the two production lines which are used today to manufacture bumpers for the Chrysler PT Cruiser and the Audi A4 convertible, the automotive supplier Decoma looked for a more flexible handling solution. Previously, for production of other bumpers, Decoma still used linear units. A change from “rigid” automation to the higher flexibility which is provided only by six-axis jointed-arm robots was therefore desirable.

Robots at die-casting machine for aluminum car parts
In order to optimize its processes for die-casting both qualitatively and economically, Druckguss Hoym GmbH wanted to automate one of its casting cells.

Robots bend large heavy metal plates
After hitting upon the idea of industrializing the building trade with the aid of prefabricated steel box panels, BSC began to search for an integrated automation solution for their production. The task was to prefabricate precision-fit elements in a large variety of shapes, sizes and widths.

KUKA robots with integrated intelligence mean progress for the bending process
KUKA robots work alongside RAS MULTIBEND-CENTER in state-of-the-art production line.

Robots ensure good formwork
Three KUKA robots at Werzalit AG + Co KG perform important tasks in the manufacture of formwork elements.In addition to windowsills, which constitute the core business, Werzalit AG + Co KG also produces plywood, veneers, shaped industrial parts, bungs for the paper industry and formwork elements for the residential and industrial building sector.

The production of proton exchange membrane fuel cells
At its site in Ulm, the Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research (ZSW) is investigating options for alternative power generation. The focal topics of the not-for-profit foundation are photovoltaic systems, batteries and fuel cells.

Robots automate slaughtering system
When discussion arose about the possibility of automating the manual slaughtering system at WESTFLEISCH eG’s Fleischcenter Coesfeld, the first step taken was to test two KUKA robots in the process steps “removal of rectum” and “opening pelvic bone and belly”. In these tests, the robots were able to impress, particularly by the quality and cost-effectiveness of their work.

Grinding and polishing of implants
Aesculap’s benchmark factory in Tuttlingen manufactures high-quality implants. In the past, work in this field was primarily carried out manually. Then Aesculap wanted to optimize the entire process. The motivation to do this was strong pressure to reduce costs and the resultant desire for higher cost-effectiveness.

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