Design of a case erecting and product placement station

Sammanfattning: This report presents an innovative approach to industrial automation, focusing on the development of an automated system for erecting and filling cardboard boxes with wax jars. The project, executed in collaboration with Odigo Consulting and Scandinavian Hair Company (SHC), aimed to showcase enhanced production efficiency for small and medium-sized enterprises through the implementation of collaborative robots and pneumatic systems. The research followed an iterative design methodology, utilizing the principles of Quick-Build Product and spiral product development process. This approach facilitated the rapid prototyping and testing of various design iterations, enabling the team to efficiently address and resolve technical challenges. The project's core involved developing a versatile case erecting track and an end-effector for the cobot, capable of handling both the box erection and product packaging processes. The final system demonstrated the successful integration of cobots into industrial workflows, showcasing the ability to erect cardboard boxes and fill them with wax jars in an efficient and reliable manner. This solution significantly reduced manual labor requirements and streamlined the packaging process, proving to be a valuable asset for SHC's operations. The project's outcome highlights the importance of an adaptive and iterative development approach in industrial automation. The learnings from this venture provide crucial insights for future automation projects, particularly in enhancing the adaptability and efficiency of robotic systems in similar industrial settings. This report not only showcases the successful application of collaborative robotics in real-world scenarios but also contributes valuable knowledge to the field of industrial automation.