Our robotic manufacturing cells replace manual assembly processes by applying wires and connectors directly to the product, sub-assembly or component.

A range of deposition techniques can be deployed to add electrical functionality using interchangeable end effectors. These tools deliver:

• Insulated wire deposition
• Bare wire deposition
• Wire termination to connector
• Polymer deposition
• Printed electronics (Future Release)
• Pick and place of connectors and small components (Future Release)

The CY1000 is a self-contained manufacturing cell:

• Stand alone design requires only power and internet connection
• Robust tubular steel frame for rigidity and durability
• High speed linear motors to maximise speed and productivity
• Steel and impact resistant polymer cladding for safety and environmental control
• HEPA filtration of internal environment
• Safety interlocked full width door for loading, can be configured for co-acting robot loading
• Ergonomic operator station
• Accommodates continuous supply from external material warehouse

Unlike traditional additive manufacturing systems, the CY1000 is designed to be a hybrid manufacturing system.  Components or products that need electrical function can be loaded and have wires and features added to them. As a result the system will accept large parts.

The build volume describes the maximum size component that can have 5 axis manufacturing applied to it the whole volume.  Larger parts can be accommodated, but some flexibility of operation is compromised.

The CY1000 is a production tool. Speed, accuracy, repeatability and the ability to work as a self-contained unit or in conjunction with other CY1000 machines and cooperative robots to create a production system.

Normal operating speed for rotational axis is 70 rev/min

B and C motion motors are hollow to permit continuous material delivery to end effectors from exterior stores.

Deposits insulated wire and terminates to Insulation Displacement Connector (IDC).

Material supply from reel mounted on end effector (standard) or external warehouse (option).

Deposits bare wire and terminates to Insulation Displacement Connector (IDC).

Material supply from reel mounted on end effector (standard) or external warehouse (option).

Deposits polymer in complex 3D shapes.  5 Axis manufacturing provides flexibility in shape and eliminates most support structure needs compared to 3D printing. Used to:

• add wire traps
• over print wires to secure them
• over print connectors and bare wires for insulation
• create 3D features such as securing bosses to support variant flexibility based on a single substrate type.

Material supply from reel mounted on end effector (standard) or external warehouse (option).

Deposit conductive tracks on complex polymer or ceramic surfaces to provide power and data tracks.

Material supply from reel mounted on end effector (standard) or external warehouse (option).

Specialist end effectors are available for specific tasks, such as machine calibration and pick and place of pre-made components.