A House Built by Robots?! Space Factory Automates Modular Housing Window Assembly! 🛠️🏠

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Lead Time: 20 weeks

Application Field: Industry > Construction, Application > Assembly, Sector > Manufacturing

Industry > ConstructionApplication > AssemblySector > Manufacturing

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Project Overview

This case marks Korea’s first automated solution for modular housing window assembly, combining a KUKA industrial robot, a custom-designed robotic gripper, and a High Payload Track Motion system.
Space Factory introduced this automation system to reduce construction costs and ensure consistent quality in modular housing production.

Background & Objective

Traditionally, skilled workers manually assembled window frames on-site, which was time-consuming and labor-intensive. Meeting diverse client requirements also demanded a large workforce. In addition, the wide and complex work environment made real-time monitoring and process control difficult.

The goal of this project was to automate the window assembly process to significantly reduce work time, establish a standardized production system for consistent quality, and enhance process management through real-time production monitoring.

Components

Robot	KUKA KR 210 R3100 Industrial Robot With a maximum payload of 210kg and a working radius of 3,065mm, this robot is optimized for heavy-duty, high-precision operations.
Peripherals	These enable precise alignment and movement of wooden materials, automatic assembly of upper and lower window components, and transport of completed frames.

Workflow

STEP 1.	Material Input : Wooden materials are accurately aligned and transported using the custom-designed robotic gripper.
STEP 2.	Window Assembly : Based on a modular production system, upper and lower window components are assembled automatically.
STEP 3.	Frame Transfer : Completed wooden frames are safely and precisely moved by the robot.

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Features

Flexible Assembly:
Capable of assembling 42 different window patterns, allowing for customized modular production.
Automated Process & Monitoring:
Real-time monitoring of robot operations enables rapid issue response and efficient process management.

Results

Key Benefits	Increased Efficiency: Compared to manual labor, work time was reduced by 30–40%, greatly improving productivity. Cost Savings: Standardized production and lower defect rates led to reduced construction costs. Stable Quality: Automation ensures consistent housing quality regardless of worker experience. Mass Production Capability: A small team can mass-produce a wide range of wooden housing windows in a short period.
Client Feedback	Space Factory commented: "By automating the window assembly process, we were able to maintain consistent quality while significantly reducing construction time and cost. The real-time monitoring system powered by SOLlink Industrial has enabled us to manage production processes more efficiently and respond to issues on the ground with greater agility."

Key Benefits

Increased Efficiency: Compared to manual labor, work time was reduced by 30–40%, greatly improving productivity. Cost Savings: Standardized production and lower defect rates led to reduced construction costs. Stable Quality: Automation ensures consistent housing quality regardless of worker experience. Mass Production Capability: A small team can mass-produce a wide range of wooden housing windows in a short period.

Client Feedback

Space Factory commented: "By automating the window assembly process, we were able to maintain consistent quality while significantly reducing construction time and cost. The real-time monitoring system powered by SOLlink Industrial has enabled us to manage production processes more efficiently and respond to issues on the ground with greater agility."

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