Custom Robotic Assembly, Dispensing, and Plasma Treatment Cell

This video showcases a modular robotic assembly and dispensing cell designed and built by AMD Machines. The system demonstrates our approach to precision automation: flexible, reliable, and built with proven components from trusted suppliers. At the heart of the cell is a Kuka robot handling part transfer, positioning, and assembly operations. The robot works in coordination with a Bosch pallet conveyor system that moves parts through each station with repeatable accuracy. Pallet based conveyor systems allow for precise positioning at each workstation while maintaining efficient cycle times and easy scalability for future production changes. The cell incorporates plasma surface treatment to prepare parts for bonding. Plasma cleaning removes contaminants and activates surfaces at the molecular level, ensuring strong and consistent adhesion in downstream dispensing operations. This process is critical for applications where bond integrity and long term reliability are essential. Following surface preparation, a Nordson dispensing system applies adhesive with precision control over bead size, placement, and volume. The system handles a range of adhesive viscosities and can be configured for dots, beads, or complex patterns depending on application requirements. Closed loop controls ensure consistent dispense quality throughout production runs. Festo electric actuators provide accurate motion control for clamping, pressing, and positioning tasks throughout the cell. Electric actuation offers programmable flexibility, quiet operation, and precise force control compared to traditional pneumatic systems. The entire cell runs on a Beckhoff control platform. Beckhoff provides a unified environment for PLC logic, motion control, and HMI, simplifying programming and diagnostics. The open architecture allows for easy integration with plant level systems and supports future modifications without major hardware changes. This cell represents how AMD Machines approaches automation projects: we select best in class components, integrate them into a cohesive system, and deliver a turnkey solution ready for production. Our engineering team handles mechanical design, electrical controls, robot programming, vision integration, and system commissioning. Whether you need a standalone cell or a complete production line, AMD Machines has the experience and capability to deliver. With 150 employees and 30 years in the automation industry, we serve customers who need precision assembly, dispensing, material handling, and robotic integration. Our Mexico headquarters and Chicago sales office make us the ideal partner for manufacturers who need reliable automation support in North America. Contact us to discuss your application. | This robotic assembly cell was designed and built by AMD Machines for sensor manufacturing. The system handles final assembly, inspection, and laser marking while maintaining full traceability to support regulatory compliance requirements. Sensors enter and exit the cell through an automated tray handling system. Trays are loaded at the infeed station where a robot picks individual sensors and transfers them into the assembly process. After processing, finished sensors are returned to trays at the outfeed station. Tray based handling protects sensitive components, maintains orientation, and integrates easily with upstream and downstream operations. The assembly sequence begins with o-ring installation. A bowl feeder singulates and orients o-rings, presenting them consistently to the robot for pick and place onto each sensor body. Bowl feeder technology provides reliable high speed feeding for small components, ensuring consistent cycle times and minimal jams or misfeed conditions. Following assembly, each sensor passes through an inspection station. Vision systems and sensors verify correct o-ring presence, seating, and positioning. Dimensional checks confirm that assemblies meet specification before proceeding. Any part that fails inspection is flagged and diverted automatically, preventing defective product from continuing through the process. A laser marking station applies permanent identification to each sensor. Marks can include serial numbers, date codes, lot information, barcodes, or 2D data matrix codes depending on customer requirements. Laser marking provides durable identification that withstands harsh operating environments and supports downstream traceability throughout the product lifecycle. The cell is equipped with a comprehensive traceability and data management system. Every sensor is tracked from tray infeed through final outfeed. The system records assembly parameters, inspection results, and marking data for each unit. This information is stored locally and can be transmitted to plant level databases or MES systems for long term retention. Full traceability supports compliance with industry regulations and customer quality requirements. In the event of a field issue, manufacturers can trace affected product back to specific production lots, assembly dates, and inspection records. This capability is essential for industries where documentation and recall readiness are mandatory. The system is designed for ease of operation and fast changeover. Operators interact through an intuitive HMI that displays production status, cycle counts, and alarm information. Recipe management allows the cell to switch between sensor variants with minimal downtime. AMD Machines has 150 employees and 30 years of experience delivering precision assembly and automation systems. Our Mexico headquarters and Chicago sales office make us the right partner for manufacturers who need reliable automation in North America. 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