APT Manufacturing Solutions is a FANUC Authorized System Integrator that designed and built an automated storage and retrieval system to track, trace and process one-of-a-kind orthodontic aligners and retainers. APT integrated FANUC robots with local control systems and a PC-based server used to connect and transfer data back and forth to cloud-based data servers. The data continuously updates, and the system fulfills customer orders based on inventory.

How the System Works

FANUC CRX-10iA/L collaborative robots equipped with iRVision® load retainers to an infeed conveyor. Next, two FANUC ER-4iA robots use bar code readers to find and verify parts. Materials for each order are stored until all components are available and cleared to be released for packaging. The system uses FANUC M-10iD/12 robots for both order storage and retrieval. Prior to packaging, orders are re-verified then prepared for shipment. Each order is unique, and once complete, part tracking and traceability data is archived.

System Benefits

• Produces ~8,000 units per day
• Reduced labor-intensive tasks
• Increased quality control
• Integration of upstream and downstream processes

About APT

APT Manufacturing Solutions has provided high-tech solutions to manufacturing problems since 1996. The company specializes in the development and integration of robotic packaging and welding systems, and industrial education solutions.

FANUC technologies used in this system include:

FANUC CRX 10iA/L cobot
FANUC ER-4iA robot
FANUC M-10iD/12 robot
iRVision

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