We have successfully finished the product update for our transfer system TAMI demonstrator used to showcase our automation solution @3DS in Stuttgart.

The demonstrator consists of a UR5 robot, a Schmalz vacuum gripper, and a Bosch transfer system with four Bosch workpiece carriers. Until now, simple soda can was moved on the workpiece carriers. Functional, but not very industry representative.

So we decided to level things up with a new demo product: an EV subframe that is plugged on to the Bosch workpiece carrier.

All CAD design was created in SolidWorks, allowing fast iterations and easy adjustments to e.g. mounting points and geometry.

For the new setup, several functional parts were printed:

• Car Subframe
  The main structural component, designed for a realistic and precise positioning on the workpiece carrier, containing centering elements for the batteries.
• Battery Packs (Small & Big)
  Two different battery variants that are optimized for handling with the vacuum gripper and whose outer shape enables self-centering for the pick-and-place process.
• Battery Storage Slides / Magazine
  The battery storage slides were cut from acrylic plates and then glued together. The corresponding CAD designes were exported via 2D DXF, ensuring accurate dimensions and an Dassault Systemes logo. 

The robot will pick batteries from the slides and place up to three small battery packs or one big battery into the frame.
 

Big shoutout to the Munich 3D Experience Lab team, @AG and @CZ for supporting this project!