Major financial contribution of £100K invested in robotics for vacuum braze component fabrication at Wallwork
Bosch Pioneers Vacuum Brewing with Cobot Technology
Bosch is set to make history as the first company to process customer parts using a collaborative robot (cobot) for vacuum brewing, starting from the beginning of October. The UR Cobot, a versatile machine with a 12.5kg payload and a 1,300mm reach, will be at the heart of this innovation.
Meanwhile, Wallwork Group has also embraced this cutting-edge technology, investing £100 thousand in a UR Cobot for their vacuum braze line in Cambridge. This investment promises to bring further cost advantages to customers, as Wallwork is now capable of heat treating components and producing high-volume vacuum braze components in a cost-effective manner.
The UR Cobot will work alongside skilled operators, learning through a continuous improvement process. This collaboration ensures the production of components that are free of voids or inclusions, resistant to shock and vibration, and able to withstand high pressures. The use of robotics in the vacuum brazing process also makes 24-hour braze application a reality.
The introduction of the UR Cobot makes high-volume vacuum braze components commercially viable. This development is likely to spark further investment in the technology, as success with the UR Cobot bodes well for the future of cobot-assisted manufacturing.
Elsewhere, Bodycote has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability agenda. The company has highlighted the feasibility of 2030 decarbonisation targets and customer demand for greener practices. Bodycote's carbon reduction target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
In other news, Woodward Inc has announced plans to build a precision manufacturing facility in Greer, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County. Orbex, on the other hand, has successfully completed its first full simulation of the Prime vehicle launch, marking a key technical milestone.
Lastly, Boeing has launched its new Engineering Center within the Cici & Hyatt Brown Center for Aerospace Technology at Embry‐Riddle Aeronautical University's Research Park. With these developments, it's clear that innovation and technological advancements continue to shape the future of manufacturing and aerospace industries.
With a dedicated pick-up and delivery fleet, Wallwork assures speedy order turnaround, further demonstrating the practical benefits of this new technology. As more companies adopt cobot technology, we can expect to see even more exciting advancements in the years to come.
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