Multilayer bonding
The line bonds three layers to form a panel that combines different densities.
CASE STUDY · ANNEXAIR
Keeping biocomposite panel production in step with demand.
As demand rose sharply, Annexair needed to increase its production rate. INOGEC designed two custom automated lines for bonding and assembly.
THE PROJECT
Two independent lines, each built for a specific operation.
- Client
- Annexair
- Industry
- HVAC
- Application
- Biocomposite panel manufacturing
- Solution
- Two independent production lines
- Technologies used
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Gantries and vacuum manipulators
AGV-018 · Custom AGV
THE CHALLENGE
Increasing throughput while using less material.
Annexair had developed its own manufacturing process. To meet demand, the company wanted to produce panels faster and use less material per panel while retaining the required properties of the finished product.
- Adapt the equipment to Annexair’s process
- Meet the requirements for the finished panel
THE OBJECTIVES
Scaling production while preserving panel properties.
01
Increase the production rate
02
Reduce material use per panel
03
Preserve the properties of the finished panel
04
Reuse offcuts in the process
THE SOLUTION
Two lines engineered around Annexair’s process.
The first line bonds the layers of the multi-density panel. The second assembles the panels. The two lines operate independently.
Panel assembly
A dedicated line automates panel assembly.
Handling and finishing
Vacuum grippers move the panels. Planing gives them a smooth surface.
Offcut reuse
The process automatically feeds offcuts back into production to limit material waste.
CONCEPT ILLUSTRATIONS
A closer look at the handling gantries.
The isometric views show both gantries in full. The front view shows the AXR-110 handling head above the panel supports. The top view shows the AXR-120 layout.
MOBILE HANDLING · AGV-018
Moving large panels upright.
At Annexair, the AGV-018 transfers large panels. Custom-built to carry long parts, it moves the panel upright on a purpose-built support, as shown in the video.
PROJECT VIDEO
See the AGV-018 in action.
THE COLLABORATION
About a decade of developing production equipment together.
Over successive projects, INOGEC designed custom equipment as Annexair’s process evolved. For this new generation of fixed equipment, Annexair defined the process and finished-panel requirements. INOGEC translated them into two automated lines, each engineered for a specific operation.
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