Medical Device Manufacturer Uses Robotic Material Handling System

Evana Automation Specialists, a systems integrator and builder of custom, automated assembly and test systems, received a contract to provide a robotic material handling system for a medical device manufacturer. Evana technology will transport wire-shaping fixtures to heat-treating furnaces, a cooling quench and then to the final assembly line.

According to the company, the process involves wire-tying operators loading the wire-shaping fixtures into part nests, which hold multiple fixtures. A robot picks up the nest and loads it into one of several furnaces. The robot then takes the next heat treated part nest from the furnace and places it into a cooling quench. Part sensors are used to ensure that all fixtures are present before entering the furnace, as well as when the fixtures are removed from the furnace. The previously quenched nest is transported, via robot, to a conveyor that feeds the fixtures to an operator. From there, the nest and fixtures are returned to the wrapping operators on a flat belt conveyor for final assembly.

"Evana's robotic material handling system will reduce labor and increase safety in a potentially hazardous environment," said Randy Wire, General Manager of Evana Automation Specialists. "This is one of multiple projects that Evana has underway for this leading medical device manufacturer."

For more information contact:

Evana Automation

5825 Old Boonville Hwy.

Evansville, IN 47715

800-468-6774

www.evanaautomation.com