ABB Robotics has launched a software solution designed to improve speed and accuracy in electronics assembly.
ABB’s High Speed Alignment software can reportedly help manufacturers to increase the speed of six-axis robots by 70% and accuracy by 50%.
The PC-based software includes Visual Servoing technology using one or more cameras, combined with a computer-vision system, to control the position of the robot relative to the workpiece.
As the robot moves, the cameras capture images continuously, while the computer-vision system takes the information, cross checks and adjusts the robotic movements with 0.01 to 0.02mm precision.
Liang Rui, managing director for ABB’s robotics electronics business line, said: “Sales of smartphones, wearables and other high-tech devices are growing and advances in electronics are gathering pace.
“As devices become smaller and more powerful, new automation solutions are required to quickly and accurately place components, ensuring that production can keep pace with demand while maintaining the highest levels of product quality.”
Along with commissioning and tuning, the solution can result in a reduction in deployment time – down from eight hours to 60 minutes.
What’s more, minimal programming experience is required and the software is compatible with a range of cameras, as well as IRC5 and OmniCore robot controllers, enabling system integrators to adapt existing installations.
