Autonomous mobile robots
Omron LD series for internal material flow
Polar Semiconductor, a renowned manufacturer of semiconductor chips for the automotive and household appliance industries, is pursuing ambitious growth plans.
To support the expansion, the company planned to optimize production processes, shorten transport routes within the plant and increase the efficiency of the workforce. Omron provided support for this project. During the selection process, the LD 60/90 mobile robots were chosen and have since been used side by side with the employees in production. As in many other sectors, the growing shortage of skilled workers is currently presenting the semiconductor industry with immense challenges. The use of mobile robots enables Polar employees to use their skills in a more targeted and efficient manner than before. Instead of having to worry about transporting materials or products, they can concentrate on value-adding and more complicated tasks.
Self-navigating AMR
The LD is a self-navigating autonomous mobile robot (AMR) designed for dynamic material handling in challenging environments. It is capable of maneuvering alongside humans through narrow aisles and busy areas. The solution comprises a fleet of seven robots that efficiently transported materials from the main work-in-progress (WIP) warehouse to various points on the shop floor.
The robots autonomously handle material transportation over long distances, significantly reducing manual intervention and improving the overall efficiency of the manufacturing process. With the help of the mobile robotics solution, Polar Semiconductor was able to successfully achieve its goals of increasing productivity, optimizing workflows and creating a leaner, more efficient manufacturing process.
From materialfluss issue 08-09/2023
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