industria 4.0

CTAG collaborates in exoskeleton study with Groupe PSA and MUTUA UNIVERSAL


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Experts of CTAG’s Processes Department analyze the appropriation and efficiency in the processes of these devices in a study being performed at Groupe PSA site in Vigo.

The exoskeletons are devices that facilitate assistance to the muscular activity of certain anatomical areas through active means (with energy) or passive means (with mechanical redistribution to other muscular areas), thus contributing to the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders.

For more details, please refer to the information published by Groupe PSA: https://site.groupe-psa.com/vigo/es/actualidad/actividad/el-centro-de-vigo-realiza-pruebas-de-dispositivos-de-asistencia-fisica-exoesqueletos/

 

CTAG will explain at JAI2018 its advances in BIG DATA technology


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Jornadas de Automatización Industrial JAI2018

CTAG will participate in the Industrial Automation Conferences (JAI2018) to show its innovations in the field of BIG DATA research, within the European project LICORNE (LIssage de COrdons Robotisé Novateur Expert).

LICORNE aims to optimise the application processes of body coatings, for which the sealing material is applied with a subsequent removal of the excess quantity (bead forming), in a way that always ensures the functionality of the application.

The project is led by PSA Groupe, with the participation of the following companies together with CTAG: Clemessy (France), working in the fields of robotics and machine vision; Ringler (Germany), offering solutions for the removal of excess material; and IS2M (France), which works in the field of materials to ensure properties that stabilize the process.

CTAG, which participates in the project in the field of BIG DATA, will explain at the conference the progress in the application of this technology. This system will inform the people in charge of the operation of the installation about the most suitable parameters, which allow the stability in the application of these coatings regardless of variations in the properties of the material, the process and the environmental parameters. It traces the information from the welding process to the bead forming process.

CTAG’s development also includes an information system for the monitoring, sharing and visualization of all collected data.

JAI2018 will take place at the Assembly Hall of the School of Industrial Engineering of Vigo (University Campus) from March 12th to 16th.

For more information about JAI2018 please visit http://jai2018.webs.uvigo.es/

CTAG will participate in the European Robotics Forum (ERF2018)


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European Robotics Forum

CTAG will share its experience in the development of exoskeletons for the industry on March 14, in the session “Wearable robots in industry: moving out of the lab” organized by COST workshop on Wearable Robots.

The industrial exoskeleton is one of the research areas in the Factory of the Future and Industry 4.0 at CTAG, where tests with diverse prototypes are carried out with the objective of improving the conditions of the worker.

The process can be divided into four phases: solution identification, laboratory validation, pilot testing and in-line testing. CTAG has implemented this test process in assembly plants for four exoskeletons, with different applications for the back, shoulder and hand.

ERF is the most influential meeting of robotic community in Europe, which brings together researchers, engineers, managers, entrepreneurs and business personnel to discuss topics which have an immediate impact on the European robotics.

The event will take place on 13, 14 and 15 March in Tampere (Finland).

More information about ERF2018 in:

https://www.eu-robotics.net/robotics_forum/

CTAG participa en la futura lonja 4.0 del puerto de Vigo


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El puerto de Vigo pondrá en marcha a principios de 2018 un proyecto para modernizar la lonja tras un estudio previo realizado por CTAG.

El presidente de la Autoridad Portuaria de Vigo, Enrique López Veiga, presentó a los usuarios de la terminal este proyecto bautizado como “Lonja del Futuro”, con el que busca un puerto pesquero conectado donde exista un total acceso a la información que se genera. Para ello, se han propuesto una serie de mejoras que van desde la informatización de la rula hasta la creación de un sistema para la descarga inteligente y automatizada. También se mejorarán los sistemas de refrigeración con el fin de garantizar la cadena de frío. Además, se tomarán medidas de eficiencia energética con la sustitución de las luminarias actuales, y se instalará un sistema de “Smart Greed” para la gestión de la energía eléctrica.

Este proyecto es el resultado de una serie de estudios previos encargados a CTAG sobre flujos logísticos y aprovechamiento de espacios. Tras un profundo análisis fueron detectadas varias deficiencias que serán subsanadas con la modernización de la lonja.

También se ha contado con la aportación de los usuarios de las instalaciones, los principales perjudicados por las deficiencias que presenta el edificio. Además, se trata de un proyecto abierto para que hagan sus aportaciones de cara a optimizar la Lonja del Futuro.