Projects Details
This project demonstrates automated wire assembly into pre-formed channels on the structure of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including drones.
It shows how electrical assembly can be integrated directly into the UAV structure to support compact, lightweight and scalable manufacture.
Wires are automatically assembled into pre-formed channels on the structure of the drone. Flexible connections link components within the product, such as battery and camera feeds to the main PCB.
When the core components are assembled into place, IDC blades pierce the insulation and make a cold weld to complete assembly and termination in one step.
This approach enables production scaling without the need for high labour content or very large facilities.
Design and production can be rapidly adapted using the same machinery and the same or similar components. Q5D automation robots can also be installed at or near the area of assembly or deployment, reducing supply-chain risk and supporting just-in-time manufacturing.
Benefits
- Automated wire placement into the product structure
- Compact and integrated electrical assembly
- Assembly and termination in one step
- Scalable production with reduced labour content
- Rapid adaptation to changing designs
- Reduced supply-chain risk
- Supports just-in-time manufacturing
