Automation Solution using an All Picker Gripper, Featuring Automated Part Assembly and Processing Lines

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Automation Solution using an All Picker Gripper, Featuring Automated Part Assembly and Processing Lines

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Application Field: Industry > Automotive, Industry > Machine, Application > Assembly, Sector > Manufacturing

Industry > AutomotiveIndustry > MachineApplication > AssemblySector > Manufacturing

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Process Overview

This deployment is an automation solution for part assembly and processing lines using an All Picker Gripper. As the name suggests, the All Picker Gripper is designed to pick a wide range of objects, and it can perform stable picking even when the workpiece has holes or an irregular shape.

Components

Robot	Robot + gripper All Picker Gripper Payload: 10 kg Size can be customized to match the workpiece requirements
Peripherals	Conveyor

Workflow

STEP 1.	Part loading
STEP 2.	Conveyor and lift operation
STEP 3.	Empty-box outfeed via conveyor
STEP 4.	UR robot and hand chuck operation
STEP 5.	Cylinder alignment (part positioning)
STEP 6.	Mold part loading (after completion, pin-up)
STEP 7.	Finished-product outfeed via conveyor.

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Features

Capable of reliably picking a wide range of workpieces—even those with through-holes or perforations—without being constrained by part geometry.
Equipped with a specialized sponge interface on the gripper to minimize adhesion/friction at the contact surface, resulting in near-zero surface damage to the product.
Lightweight design, well-suited for integration on small/compact robot arms (small payload classes).

Results

Key Benefits	Enables 24/7 operation and replaces manual labor in repetitive tasks.
Client Feedback	Previously, operators had to be physically present on-site to perform the work. By introducing robots, the process can now run without constant operator involvement, significantly improving overall efficiency.

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