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The customer problem
The client encountered a daily difficulty :
The customer faced a repetitive and manual task of depositing and unloading the dental aligners into the cutting machine after thermoforming. This work was carried out by a dedicated operator, and automation of this task was necessary to improve efficiency while reducing costs.
Niryo's solution
We offered a turnkey solution :
We proposed the integration of the Ned3Pro robot with a suction cup type gripper to automate the pick & place process. The robot is responsible for collecting the aligners from a sorting rack, loading them into the cutting machine and unloading them after cutting. Our solution was designed to be flexible and respect the customer’s constraints, in particular not modifying the operation of the cutting machine.
All with a single point of contact to carry out the entire project, allowing for real efficiency and an unequivocal scope of responsibility.
Customer specifications
The project included :
- Process: A Pick & Place in which the Ned3Pro collects aligners from a sorting rack, loads them into the cutting machine then unloads them after cutting
- Technical constraints : The robot must be able to trigger the cutting machine program without modifying the opening operation of the machine door.
- Equipment requested : Ned3Pro robot with suction cup type gripper.
Our support for the customer
Niryo ensured the complete integration of the robot into the client’s production environment. We carried out the study and design of the system, the integration of the robot into the existing cutting machine, the supply of the necessary equipment, the deployment and operational implementation as well as maintenance in real conditions to ensure optimal long-term performance.
The associated ROI
Thanks to automation :
Automating this task allowed the client to optimize an entire workstation, which was previously dedicated to this manual task. The Niryo solution enabled a reduction in human effort, with a return on investment (ROI) achieved by amortizing the solution over a fiscal year, thanks to the reduction of one FTE (Full Time Equivalent).
Before and after Niryo
Before
- A human operator manually performed the task.
- Long processing time.
After
- Automation of the aligner cutting process with the Ned3Pro robot.
- Reduction in processing time thanks to robotization.
- Reduction in the need for labor on this task allowing the operator to work on tasks requiring their skills.
A word from the customer
“I would like to sincerely thank you for your remarkable work on the design of the LAC machine cycle. I am particularly impressed by the quality and speed of completion of the project within the allotted time. You have accomplished a remarkable job, and I would like to congratulate you warmly. I am truly satisfied to have chosen to collaborate with you.”
— François LEVY, Orthodontist in Orléans
