Machine Tending Automation with JAKA Robotics

Application

Machine loading and unloading, cells stacking

Integrated cobots

JAKA Zu 7

About the Company

Located in Dongguan, China, the company specializes in the research and development, production, sales and service of cell and battery systems in the fields of energy storage systems, short-term traffic, drones, electronic tools, dust collectors and smart equipment.

Company’s Challenges

The company was focused on factory automation solutions that could help increase throughput, and also have a significant influence on reducing production costs.

While looking for the best robotics arms, the manufacturers realized that there is a lack of them in their cell stacking and loading production lines.

Because of tight space, they were focused on safe and flexible collaborative robots that do not require safety fences and can be placed anywhere in the line.

Solution

To meet the company’s requirements, JAKA suggested implementing a few JAKA Zu 7 collaborative robots that would pick, position, arrange battery tabs, and stack batteries or cells.

Cobots provide an appropriate, constant speed with minimized pauses, providing an uninterrupted working process.

Moreover, cobots communicate with a PLC via Modbus. A PLC itself is connected with a solenoid valve and sensor signals for precise production.

Final Thoughts

The integration of cobots was easy and fast for us. As was the reprogramming of some tasks later on.

Collaborative robots are becoming more popular in the lithium batteries industry, reducing labour and final price for customers, as well as increasing production and efficiency.

The high stability of the cobots, low threshold and excellent service escort subsequent orders and customer repurchase rates.