Vestas Aircoil Explores Collaborative Robots for Manufacturing Automation
Vestas Aircoil's R&D team is investigating the use of collaborative robots (cobots) to enhance production operations. Initial efforts include the installation of Universal Robot UR10 for controlled experimentation. Key areas include cobot-based welding and automated testing. The project aims to build internal knowledge, assess task suitability for cobots, and highlight the human factor in modern automation. The organization strives to improve integration efficiency and make informed decisions regarding future automation projects.

Vestas Aircoil's R&D team is exploring collaborative robots (cobots) to enhance production operations. They installed a Universal Robot UR10 in their laboratory for experimentation. The focus is to identify suitable tasks for cobots, with cobot-based welding using the Migatronic CoWelder 360 as a mature use case.
Automated testing with a cobot-mounted tube tester also highlights challenges with cycle time and variability. Short feasibility sprints allow rapid validation of concepts. The overarching goal is to build internal competence, reduce uncertainty, and prepare for future automation projects through hands-on experience.




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