HOW AICA’S SOFTWARE HELPED SCHAEFFLER TO MAKE THEIR ROBOTICS MORE FLEXIBLE

USE CASE

CHALLENGE

Schaeffler needed to improve the efficiency and accuracy of their gearbox assembly process. The assembly was tricky because the parts—like planetary gears—moved freely and unpredictably. This made it hard to program robots to work effectively. To make things even more complicated, the weight, size, and shape of the parts changed, which slowed everything down.

Schaeffler also wanted to be able to switch between different robot brands without a lot of hassle.

SOLUTION

AICA developed the Smart Assembly module that allowed Schaeffler's robots to adapt their movements between different batches in just one hour.

AICA Smart Assembly industrial application is developed with simplicity in mind. Program both collaborative and industrial robots in 3 easy steps only.

This technology made it possible for robots to learn and adjust quickly, cutting down on downtime and boosting productivity. With AICA’s help, Schaeffler not only improved their assembly process but also met their goals for precision and speed.

DEPLOYED IN SERIES PRODUCTION

Since this collaboration, AICA Smart Assembly was implemented on both collaborative and industrial robots and scaled to production in Schaeffler’s facilities in China

RESULTS ACHIEVED*

98%

SUCCESS RATE

75%

REDUCED DOWNTIME

40%

LOWER EXPENSES

*test results from Schaeffler’s use case

Andreas Schick, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Schaeffler, presents a partnership with AICA during Startup Autobahn EXPO 2024.

”We need to have a much more flexible environment, and therefore, we need flexible, smart, intelligent robotic solutions.” - Andreas Schick, COO at Schaeffler.

"We have come to know AICA as a very agile and innovative company and are convinced that these characteristics will contribute significantly to the company's success. Together, we will redefine robotic assembly and thereby create new value for our customers." - Thomas Krämer, Schaeffler AG

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