Concept development for automating a prenatal-diagnostics workflow with more than 40 manual process steps, including sample handling, robotic automation and a proposed high-volume processing architecture.
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Concept development, Laboratory automation concept, Process mapping, Automation opportunity assessment, Sample handling concept, Maternal plasma handling, Serum handling, Whole-blood handling, Robot system concept, Two-robot architecture, Equipment concept definition, Process integration concept, Capacity evaluation, Workflow evaluation
Map a manual prenatal-diagnostics workflow with more than 40 process steps and define how higher sample volumes could be processed with less manual intervention.
A concept for automated high-volume sample processing using a proposed two-robot architecture for maternal plasma, serum and whole-blood handling.
Concept target: increase proposed processing capacity from 8 to 24 samples per eight-hour shift while reducing manual handling and associated error risk.
ARCEDI, prenatal diagnostics, prenatal diagnosis, NIPD, non-invasive prenatal diagnostics, cell-free fetal DNA, maternal blood, maternal plasma, serum, whole blood, sample processing, high-volume sample processing, laboratory automation concept, lab automation concept, process mapping, automation concept, two robot concept, robot automation, sample handling, manual laboratory process, 40 process steps, 8 samples, 24 samples, concept project
A fully automated system for filling, drying, inspecting, closing and colour-coding probe samples, integrating standard laboratory equipment into one controlled production process.
5 integrated process steps
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Laboratory automation, System integration, Automated liquid filling, Probe handling, Sample handling, Drying process integration, Vision inspection, Product closing, Colour coding, Laboratory equipment integration, Multi-step automation, Recipe management, Flexible production, Mechanical engineering, Structural engineering, Electrical engineering, PLC automation, HMI development, Machine safety, CE marking, Production, FAT, Installation, SAT, Remote service, Onsite service
Automate a previously manual probe-production process covering liquid filling, drying, inspection, closing and colour coding while reducing overall processing lead time.
A fully automated machine integrating standard laboratory equipment with engineered handling, controls and production logic across five processing steps.
Automated end-to-end processing with flexible production recipes, high productivity and low scrapped material, developed to reduce overall processing lead time.
TIB Molbiol, Roche, laboratory automation, lab automation, probe production, probe samples, probe filling, liquid filling, automated filling, sample filling, sample handling, probe handling, drying, automated drying, inspection, vision inspection, closing, probe closing, colour coding, color coding, laboratory equipment integration, lab equipment integration, production recipes, recipe management, molecular testing, COVID testing, diagnostic production, automated laboratory equipment, fully automated process, life science automation
A stand-alone robot cell for developing and testing new handling and sorting processes, combining a Fanuc industrial robot, dual vision and vibration-fed parts.
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Robot cell engineering, Manufacturing prototyping, Technology development, Fanuc robotics, Robot integration, Dual vision, Machine vision, Vision inspection, Part handling, Part orientation, Part sorting, Vibration feeding, Flexible automation, Customer module integration, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Safety PLC, Robot setup, Machine safety, CE marking, Manufacturing, Assembly, FAT
Create a flexible stand-alone cell for testing new manufacturing technology and processes for handling, orienting, inspecting and sorting parts.
A compact robot cell combining a Fanuc industrial robot, dual-vision system, vibration feeder and customer-supplied modules in a safety-integrated platform.
A flexible development platform with customer technology integrated into the cell through a lean collaboration model supported by DIS Systems engineering.
robot cell, robotic cell, robotics, Fanuc, Fanuc robot, industrial robot, dual vision, dual vision system, machine vision, vision inspection, vision guided robot, vision guided robotics, robotic handling, robotic sorting, part sorting, part handling, part orientation, vibration feeder, vibratory feeder, prototyping cell, manufacturing prototyping, technology development, process development, test cell, flexible automation, stand alone cell, standalone robot cell, safety PLC, robot integration
A large-format gantry system for custom membrane sail production, combining automated stringer placement, infrared curing and software-driven production from individual sail design files.
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Concept development, Custom machine engineering, Gantry systems, Large-format production equipment, Stringer placement, Glass-fibre handling, Carbon-fibre handling, Lamination equipment, Infrared heating, Glue curing, Motion control, Machine automation, Production software integration, Digital production files, Custom product geometry, Plotter integration, Product marking, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Automation engineering, Production, Assembly, Functional testing, FAT, Installation, Commissioning, SAT, Remote service, Onsite service
Develop the next generation of production equipment for custom membrane sails, where each product follows an individual geometry and digital production file.
A large-format gantry platform combining automated stringer placement, infrared lamination and curing, plus software-controlled production and marking from customer-specific sail layouts.
The new equipment replaced the previous machine generation while improving product precision, product quality and operator safety.
membrane sail, sail production, sail manufacturing, gantry system, gantry machine, production gantry, stringer gantry, stringer placement, laminating gantry, lamination, infrared curing, IR curing, glue curing, carbon fibre, carbon fiber, glass fibre, glass fiber, composite production, composite manufacturing, large format machine, large-format production, custom geometry, digital production file, design file, machine control software, plotter, marking system, custom machine, production equipment
A one-piece-flow line for inspection and finished packaging of customized glass panes, designed for high product variation while reducing heavy manual lifting and packaging time.
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Onsite observation, Concept generation, Glass handling, Heavy-product handling, Material handling, One-piece flow, Roller conveyors, Wrapping paper cutting, Flipping table, Strapping integration, Side loading, Side unloading, On-demand cardboard preparation, Mechanical engineering, Structural engineering, Electrical engineering, Automation engineering, Push-button controls, Operator safety and ergonomics, Machine safety, CE marking, Production, Assembly, FAT, Installation, SAT, Onsite service
Increase inspection and packaging capacity for highly customized glass panes while improving operator safety and ergonomics across significant variation in product size and weight.
A flexible one-piece-flow line combining roller conveyors, wrapping-paper cutting, flipping, strapping, side handling of heavy panes and on-demand cardboard preparation.
Inspection and packaging time reduced by 35%, with less cardboard stock and improved working conditions through elimination of heavy manual lifting.
A/S J.N. Bech, J.N. Bech, glass pane, glass panes, glass handling, glass packaging, packaging line, inspection line, quality inspection, finished packaging, one piece flow, one-piece flow, heavy glass, heavy product handling, roller conveyor, wrapping paper, wrapping, flipping table, strapping, strapping machine, cardboard packaging, custom cardboard box, custom sized box, operator ergonomics, manual lifting, side loading, side unloading, packaging equipment, packaging automation
Four impregnation machines developed for Topsoe’s new production facility in China, handling multiple monolith variants and process fluids with measurement data integrated into SCADA for full product traceability.
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Concept generation, Custom machine engineering, Impregnation equipment, Monolith handling, Product handling, Fluid application, Fluid uptake measurement, Multi-variant production, Mechanical engineering, Structural engineering, Electrical engineering, PLC automation, HMI development, SCADA integration, Production data interface, Product traceability, Machine safety, CE marking, Production, FAT, Installation, Commissioning, SAT, Remote service, Onsite service
Equip a new production facility with impregnation machines capable of handling different monolith variants and process fluids while providing complete traceability of each processed product.
Four impregnation machines combining monolith handling and dipping, fluid-uptake measurement, PLC/HMI automation and integration of production data with Topsoe’s SCADA system.
Four machines commissioned within the agreed project requirements, reduced commissioning time and 100% product traceability through the SCADA environment.
Topsoe, Haldor Topsoe, monolith, monolith handling, monolith impregnation, impregnation machine, impregnation equipment, dipping process, dip process, fluid application, fluid uptake, liquid uptake measurement, process equipment, custom machine, custom equipment, process automation, SCADA, SCADA integration, traceability, production traceability, product traceability, production data, recipe handling, multi variant, China, production machine
A semi-automatic machine for handling and stacking different diaper sizes, using vision-based position alignment and flexible tooling for soft, variable products.
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Concept generation, Custom machine engineering, Flexible product handling, Soft-product handling, Vision integration, Vision alignment, Product positioning, Rotary table, Semi-automatic equipment, Flexible stacking, Mechanical engineering, Structural engineering, Electrical engineering, PLC automation, HMI development, Operator ergonomics, Machine safety, CE marking, Production, FAT, Installation, SAT, Remote service, Onsite service
Handle and position different diaper sizes and variants reliably despite soft, flexible product geometry and tight alignment requirements.
A semi-automatic rotary-table machine with manual load-in, integrated vision for position alignment and a flexible stacking station for finished products.
Controlled product positioning, flexible stacking and operator-focused safety and ergonomics across different product variants.
diaper, diapers, hygiene product, hygiene products, soft product handling, flexible product handling, flexible material, product alignment, vision alignment, vision system, machine vision, stacking, product stacking, stacking machine, rotary table, round table machine, semi automatic, semi-automatic machine, manual loading, manual load-in, product positioning, custom machine, custom equipment, production machine, flexible tooling, multi variant, multiple product sizes
Three automated impregnation machines developed to add spraying, drying and cooling processes to existing production lines while maintaining the required line cycle time.
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Concept study, Proof of concept, Requirements development, Test specification, Process equipment development, Product infeed, Product handling automation, Chemical solution storage, Solution application, Spray process, Drying process, Cooling process, Modular sub-system design, Existing production-line integration, Cycle-time integration, Risk assessment, CSA documentation, Production, FAT, Installation support, SAT
Industrialize a newly developed chemical treatment process and integrate it into existing production lines without compromising the required production cycle.
Three modular impregnation machines for different product sizes, integrating automated infeed, solution application, spraying, drying, cooling and product handling.
A new production process integrated into existing lines with automated handling and process functions while maintaining the required cycle-time performance.
impregnation, impregnation machine, chemical application, chemical treatment, solution application, spraying, spray application, process equipment, process add-on, production line integration, existing line integration, brownfield integration, retrofit process equipment, drying, cooling, heating, insulation material, automated handling, modular process equipment, process automation, cycle time, inline process, in-line process, Canada, CSA
A modular conveyor system for internal transport of large-scale products across a factory more than 100 metres long, integrating product tracking, SCADA visualization and AGV fleet management.
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Site investigation, Conveyor engineering, Concept generation, Layout optimization, Cost optimization, Equipment simplification, Material flow design, Automation engineering, Production data interface, Product tracking, SCADA visualization, AGV integration, Fleet management integration, Wireless control, Tablet control, Safety procedures, Modular equipment design, Manufacturing, FAT, Commissioning, SAT
Develop an internal transport system for large-scale products across a factory more than 100 metres long while interfacing with existing equipment, production data and AGVs.
A modular conveyor system with automated flow management, SCADA visualization, product tracking, AGV fleet integration and wireless tablet control across the installation.
Control from different operator locations, product tracking through SCADA and full integration with the AGV Fleet Management System.
conveyor, conveyor system, conveyor line, AGV, automated guided vehicle, AGV integration, AGV interface, fleet management, fleet management system, internal transport, internal logistics, intralogistics, material flow, material handling, factory logistics, large product handling, large-scale product, SCADA, SCADA visualization, product tracking, production data, flow management, conveyor automation, conveyor integration, wireless control, tablet control, modular conveyor
A custom machine for compressing and foil-wrapping rolled elastic products, reducing cycle time from 40 to 30 seconds while meeting defined process requirements.
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Concept generation, Mechanical engineering, Structural engineering, Electrical engineering, PLC automation, HMI design, Machine safety, CE marking, Compression equipment, Foil wrapping, Modular machine design, Lightweight composite structures, Recipe control, Remote machine operation, Production, FAT, Installation, SAT, Remote service, Onsite service
Develop a dedicated machine to compress and foil-wrap rolled elastic products within a defined cycle time while meeting customer-specific process requirements.
A modular machine combining compression, foil wrapping, mechanical and electrical engineering, PLC/HMI automation, machine safety and remote recipe control.
Cycle time reduced from 40 to 30 seconds, productivity exceeded requirements, and lightweight modular construction supported machine weight and worldwide transport.
elastic roll, rolled elastic product, roll compression, product compression, compression machine, industrial compressor, foil wrapping, roll wrapping, product wrapping, compression and wrapping, custom machine, bespoke equipment, custom equipment, PLC automation, HMI, recipe control, remote machine access, modular machine, modular equipment, transportable machine, cycle time, 30 seconds, end of line
An automated packing line developed to handle multiple product and cardboard-box sizes with automatic changeover and integrated pallet stacking.
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Concept generation, Requirement specification, Test specification, Mechanical engineering, FEA, Structural verification, Automated handling, Gripper adjustment, Conveyor adjustment, Automatic changeover, Packaging equipment, Pallet stacking, Risk assessment, CE documentation, Production, FAT, Installation, SAT
Handle multiple cardboard-box and product sizes on one production line with automatic changeover while meeting defined operating constraints.
Automated gripper and conveyor adjustments enable transitions between product and box variants, with integrated stacking of packaged products onto pallets.
Cycle time reduced from 35 to 28 seconds, automated changeovers and a production-line staffing reduction of three operators.
box packing, box erecting, cardboard box, carton handling, carton packing, packaging line, robot box erecting, automated packing, gripper changeover, automatic changeover, format changeover, conveyor system, pallet stacking, palletizing, palletising, flexible packaging, multi format, product handling, end of line, EOL packaging, cycle time, 28 seconds
A coordinated set of assembly stations, lifting tools and supporting tooling developed for Siemens Energy to support production of an updated hydraulic sub-system design.
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Assembly process definition, Requirements clarification, Concept development, Mechanical engineering, Electrical design, Automation design, Hydraulic design, Assembly station engineering, Adjustable and rotating tooling, Lifting tooling, Production and assembly, Functional testing, FAT, Installation and commissioning, SAT, Retrofit
Develop production tooling for a locked hydraulic sub-system design, starting from a draft assembly storyboard and rough ideas within a short timeframe before pre-production.
Two adjustable sub-assembly stations, one main assembly station, three lifting tools and two supporting tools developed around the required assembly process.
Easier and faster assembly, improved safety and ergonomics, repeat equipment delivery to another factory and later retrofit for the next product generation.
hydraulic sub-system, hydraulic subsystem, hydraulic assembly, subassembly station, sub-assembly station, main assembly station, ergonomic assembly station, adjustable assembly station, rotating assembly station, lifting tooling, lifting tools, assembly fixture, production tooling, pre-production tooling, assembly tools, subassembly tooling, transfer tooling, retrofit, next generation tooling
A set of semi-automated steel support frames designed and manufactured for Siemens Energy to provide firm support for large wind turbine blades during manufacturing.
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Concept generation, Mechanical and structural engineering, Electrical design, Machine safety design, CE marking, Production, FAT, Installation, SAT, Service
Provide firm support for large wind turbine blades during specific manufacturing steps while supporting safe and efficient operation.
A set of robust semi-automated steel support frames designed and manufactured around blade support requirements in the production process.
Easier fixture operation, firm blade support and safe, robust equipment for wind turbine blade manufacturing.
blade support, wind turbine blade fixture, blade manufacturing tooling, blade production tooling, blade handling, blade support frame, steel fixture, semi automated support, semi automated tooling, production fixture, manufacturing fixture, large component support
DIS Systems developed both the test method and a compact test rig for Siemens Energy, enabling prolonged section testing of a single bearing ball and raceway segment at forces up to 500 kN.
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Test method development, Requirements definition, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Hydraulic engineering, Control system engineering, Oil lubrication and recirculation, Particle sensing and filtration, Central greasing, Hydraulic power unit integration, Customer data logging interface, Manufacture and assembly, Functional testing, FAT, Installation and commissioning, SAT, Remote and onsite service
Develop a new way to study local blade-bearing behaviour during prolonged testing without the large-scale setup required for a complete bearing.
DIS Systems developed both the test method and compact rig, combining up to 500 kN loading with lubrication, particle monitoring, filtration and customer data logging.
A targeted section-test method with proven long-term operation, new test insight and repeat equipment delivery after the first rig proved successful.
blade bearing, bearing test bench, bearing section testing, raceway testing, bearing ball testing, endurance testing, longevity testing, load testing, hydraulic test rig, lubrication system, oil circulation, particle monitoring, hydraulic power unit, HPU, data logging, 500 kN
Horizontal test equipment developed for Siemens Energy to evaluate wind turbine blade deflection in a hub-mounting orientation with minimal changeover between blade types.
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Concept development, Mechanical and structural engineering, Electrical and control system design, Hydraulic levelling, Machine safety and CE marking, Manufacture and assembly, FAT, Installation and SAT
Evaluate wind turbine blade deflection in a configuration closer to hub mounting while keeping changeover between blade types to a minimum.
A horizontal deflection test setup using a hub-mounted orientation and self-adjusting features for different blade types.
More representative blade-deflection evaluation, minimal changeover and improved EHS and operator ergonomics using proven technologies.
wind blade testing, blade test rig, blade bending, horizontal blade testing, hub mounted testing, hub orientation, blade changeover, multi-variant blade testing, hydraulic levelling, operator ergonomics, EHS
A universal installation device developed for left and right pitch-drive positions, improving reliability and supporting repeat orders after proven production use.
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Requirements and test specifications, Concept development, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Electric actuator integration, Wireless control, Modular tooling, Risk assessment and CE marking, Manufacture and assembly, FAT, Installation and SAT
Replace separate left and right pitch-drive installation tools with one more reliable device that could support multiple product variants.
A universal installation device with electric actuators, wireless control, modular attachments and dedicated transport and production stands.
One device for both installation positions, improved production reliability, modular variant handling and repeat orders after proven operation.
pitch drive tooling, pitch drive assembly, hub assembly tooling, installation tooling, lifting attachment, load lifting attachment, universal tooling, electric actuator, wireless remote control, modular tooling, left right installation, wind turbine hub tooling
A mobile lifting and levelling tool developed for Siemens Energy to position nacelle bottom canopies with reduced gantry-crane use.
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Concept development, Mechanical and structural engineering, Electrical and control system design, Hydraulic levelling, HMI and motion control, Machine safety and CE marking, Manufacture and assembly, FAT, Installation and SAT
Lift, level and position nacelle bottom canopies with greater control while integrating with the existing transport frame and reducing gantry-crane use.
Three independently adjustable supports with synchronized HMI control, individual Z-axis adjustment and mobile integration with existing production equipment.
Controlled canopy positioning, easier adjustment and reduced reliance on the gantry crane during installation and tool handling.
nacelle assembly tooling, canopy levelling, canopy lifting, positioning fixture, mobile positioning tool, mobile lifting tool, three-axis positioning, 3 axis positioning, motion control, gantry crane reduction, nacelle bottom canopy, production positioning tool
A main shaft rotation unit designed and delivered for two wind turbine shaft variants weighing up to 32 tonnes, enabling safe and controlled positioning during internal assembly.
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Concept development, Mechanical and structural engineering, Electrical and control system design, Hydraulic levelling, Controlled rotation and positioning, Machine safety and CE marking, Manufacture and assembly, FAT, Installation and SAT
Rotate and position large wind turbine main shafts safely during internal assembly while maintaining stable support and access to the required installation positions.
One rotation unit for two shaft variants up to 32 tonnes, combining controlled rotation, secure positioning and hydraulic levelling.
Safer access, stable positioning and one controlled assembly process supporting two shaft variants.
shaft rotator, shaft turning unit, shaft turning device, main shaft positioner, large component positioning, large component handling, wind turbine shaft assembly, assembly positioner, controlled rotation, 32 tonne, 32t
High voltage test stand upgrades delivered across two active production sites, including equipment development, installation, commissioning and employee training.
2 active production sites
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Requirements and specifications, High-voltage electrical engineering, Test stand development, Inverter development, Simulation equipment, Test software, Manufacture and coordination, Installation and commissioning, Employee training
Expand high-voltage test facilities at two active production sites for a new nacelle electrical system without stopping serial production.
Specifications, five new converters, six identical simulators, optimized test software, installation, commissioning and employee training across both sites.
Upgraded test capability for the new turbine technology while serial production continued at both facilities.
HV test stand, high voltage test bench, electrical test stand, electrical validation, test facility retrofit, test stand retrofit, retrofit, test bench upgrade, grid simulation, grid stability, network stability, converter testing, inverter testing, nacelle electrical system, production site upgrade
A semi automatic end-of-line system for heavy coils up to 2,000 kg, integrating handling, plastic-foil packing, commercially verified weighing and labelling while enabling single-operator operation.
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Concept ideation, Requirements development, Concept development, Heavy-product handling, Operator safety and ergonomics, Mechanical and structural engineering, Electrical design, PLC and HMI automation, Machine safety and CE, Existing extrusion line integration, Buffer and production-flow design, Plastic-foil packing, Commercially verified weighing, Coil labelling, Production, In-house FAT, Commissioning, Operator training, SAT
Replace manual handling of heavy coils up to 2,000 kg while improving safety and accommodating different coil sizes, capacity needs and packing patterns within limited space.
A semi automatic end-of-line system integrating heavy-coil handling, plastic-foil packing, commercially verified weighing, labelling and buffer capacity directly with the existing extrusion line.
Safer single-operator handling, greater packing flexibility and quality, plus buffer capacity that helps maintain continuous upstream extrusion production.
end of line, EOL, end-of-line packaging, roll handling, heavy roll handling, coil packaging, roll packaging, coil packing, roll wrapping, film wrapping, plastic wrapping, packaging line, downstream packaging, extrusion downstream, verified weighing, industrial labelling
