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Automated insert placement for composite sandwich panels
EMPOWERING TECHNOLOGIES and its sister company GEBE2 provide a cutting-edge robotic solution for automated insert placement in composite sandwich panels.
Our advanced robotic system is engineered to handle all critical steps (drilling, insert installation, crimping, and gluing) using a single end-effector mounted on an industrial robot. This solution brings efficiency, precision and repeatability to industries that demand the highest standards of quality.
Manual insert placement is time-consuming and labor-intensive. By automating this process, our robotic system significantly reduces cycle times, allowing you to accelerate production and meet tight deadlines.
Our robotic solution delivers highly accurate placement of inserts, ensuring the integrity of each panel. This repeatability helps you achieve better product quality.
By reducing manual labor and the potential for human error, our robotic insert placement solution lowers production costs while improving output. The system’s precision also reduces material waste.
The robotisation of the insert installation increases operator safety by reducing potentially dangerous tasks such as drilling and handling adhesives.
The installation of inserts for fastening sandwich panels has taken a new leap forward following the robotization of this process.
Teams from SECAM FIXING SOLUTIONS and GEBE2 introduced this technology to one of the aeronautics industry’s major suppliers. After a long qualification period, our insert installation process was integrated into the manufacturing process.
Simplified structural design and reduced need for internal reinforcements
Lightweight metal inserts contribute to overall weight reduction
Significant overall productivity gains
Mechanical strength equivalent to or better than standards
1/4 the Installation time. 2x less installation steps compared to current methods.
Immediate handling of the panel with no need for final rework or finishing.
Automating the insert placement process not only enhances efficiency and precision but also offers significant cost savings and safety improvements. EMPOWERING’s solution allows you to automate all your steps: drilling the panel, placing the insert, crimping and gluing!
EMPOWERING TECHNOLOGIES and GEBE2 are at the forefront of this innovation, ensuring that your manufacturing processes are optimized for the future.