SNPshot™ is a company specialising in DNA testing, with one of its key products being an “On the Farm” sampling unit. This sampler has cartridges loaded into it that take a DNA sample from animals that can then be sent to a lab for processing. These cartridges consist of 9 components and are each filled with a saline solution. The manufacturing of these cartridges is a labour-intensive task that has been identified as a production bottleneck.
To increase production output and minimise production time, SNPshot™ were seeking a system that would automate this process and produce completed cartridges at 20 units per minute.
The solution that RML provided for this opportunity was an A101 Injection Moulded Part Assembler. This machine received the cartridge bodies directly from an injection moulding machine. The other 8 components were loaded into separate bowl feeders where they were singulated and presented as individual units for loading.
The machine consisted of three robots, three Beckhoff servo Axis for precision positioning, eight cameras for part identification, a saline solution dispensing unit, a QR Barcode printer and Database integration for full traceability of all components. Each cap in the cartridge has a pre-printed miniature DM Code, then during the assembly process, this DM code is read and then sent to a Cloud Database through a RestAPI interface. The DM code is then validated in the database and a secondary QR code is returned through the same interface. This secondary QR code is then printed onto the exterior of the cartridge body.
We have found RML to be a professional automation solutions provider dedicated to developing, building and maintaining our sophisticated equipment. Their open and honest approach has resulted in very positive outcomes for us.
From the first day we sat down with the RML team, through to today, we’ve been so impressed by the level of service and quality of machinery that they have built for us.
We set RML a challenge, design and build a new butter packing machine for a challenging application. RML produced a smart and effective solution that exceeded our expectations.
The design process went very smoothly, start up and commissioning went better than we anticipated. We have found the RML team to be professional, proactive and very responsive to questions and quick to resolve any problems for us.
Of all of the types of packers that we have on site (past and present) the RML packers have proven to be the most reliable, and easiest to maintain.
Ongoing service and support is important to us. RML knew this and I am pleased to say we are not disappointed. I have and will continue to recommend RML to others in our industry based on our experience
RML worked with us to understand our requirements and designed a solution to suit our needs. RML delivered an automated system to service two moulding machines producing the Gallagher Ring Top Posts.
Our integrated, advanced operation ensures the best quality cream cheese is produced consistently.
The background of RML and their ability to automate our process ticked all the boxes
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