MICHELIN
Automated handling of
defective parts
Serge G.
Digital Leader
We selected SHERPA because it seemed to be the solution best suited to our needs and our desire to achieve our Factory 4.0 strategy
The use case in brief
Automated transport of tires from the presses to the shelves.
This operation is carried out in masked time and no longer requires the permanent presence of a quality agent. The bandage, with a diameter of up to 912mm and a weight of 57kg, can be removed automatically at any time.
Key figures
3 robots in a single, narrow environment
1000 km for 1000 operating hours / year
60 missions per day / robot
Up to 100 bandages evacuated / day / robot
The facility's plus points
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Improved working conditions for operators, with a real gain in ergonomics
Increased concentration of operators on value-added tasks
Simple installation, requiring no modification to existing infrastructure
Quick integration into existing in-house wifi network, enabling intuitive system control