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Electronics assembly

AMRs that supply lines, move work in progress and handle parts at stations.

Electronics assembly plants handle large numbers of small parts and short, frequent trips between the component store, assembly, test and packing. Product mixes change often, so material flow has to adapt quickly. AMRs for electronics manufacturing cover the full range: CTUs store and retrieve component totes, lifting AMRs move carts and racks between processes, and mobile manipulators load and unload test stations, all on one dispatch system.

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Common challenges

  • Many part numbers and small batches create a high volume of short material trips
  • Frequent model changes mean layouts and routes change often
  • Operators lose time walking to the store and searching for parts
  • Test and inspection stations wait for someone to load and unload them
  • Peak seasons need extra capacity that is hard to hire for

Flows we automate

  1. 01

    Component storage and kitting

    CTUs retrieve several totes per trip from shelving and bring them to kitting stations or the line, then return them to storage.

  2. 02

    WIP transfer between processes

    Lifting AMRs move carts and racks between assembly, test and packing as the MES or call buttons request them.

  3. 03

    Loading test and inspection equipment

    Mobile manipulators move between stations and load or unload parts, trays or fixtures where hands-on work is needed.

  4. 04

    Finished goods to the warehouse

    Packed goods go from the end of line to the finished goods area automatically, keeping line exits clear.

How AMRs fit an electronics plant

Robots use laser SLAM on existing walls, columns and racks, so routes can be changed on the digital map when a line moves. The dispatch system takes tasks from MES, WMS, ERP, PLC signals or call buttons, assigns the right robot type and manages traffic and charging.

Robots slow down and stop for people and obstacles, and busy areas around lines and test stations can have their own speed limits. The dispatch system also integrates lifts, automatic doors and conveyors, so material can move between floors and buildings.

Embodied AI robots, such as humanoid and dual-arm robots, can be trialed for flexible hands-on tasks. We position them as pilots on defined tasks, next to the proven AMRs that carry most of the flow.

Typical results

In a typical process-transfer project, lifting AMRs connected to the MES cut handling labor by about 65%, ran 24 hours a day and went live in 9 weeks. These figures come from comparable projects. Your assessment gives the numbers for your plant.

Frequently asked questions

Which AMRs are used in electronics assembly?

CTUs for tote storage and kitting, lifting AMRs for carts between processes, and mobile manipulators for loading test and inspection stations.

What happens when we change the line layout?

Routes and stations are updated on the digital map. There is no tape or markers to move on the floor.

Can different robot types share one system?

Yes. All robot types run on one dispatch system that coordinates tasks, traffic and charging across the fleet.

How do we start?

Send a layout as CAD, PDF or a phone video. You get a proposal with routes, robot count and a payback estimate within 48 hours.

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