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.
RML have an amazing team of people. They were easy to work with and were happy to assist with any problems we encountered during the design and commissioning process.
We’ve been so impressed by the level of service and quality of machinery that RML have built for us. With such an efficient machine, we’ve had no problem keeping up with production times and demands.
Working with RML on an innovative solution was straightforward. Their in-house expertise in all aspects of the design and build added value to the project delivery process and made some tough challenges easier to overcome.
Our experience working with RML has been positive. We feel we received value for our investment.
The machine provided by RML has to date, resulted in consistent high-quality product for SNPshot Technologies and guaranteed production costs.
We saw a 30% increase in line speed and output as a result of the RML equipment
The trust and reliance that has grown from this project has us achieving numnbers we previously did not think would be possible. We will be searching for opportunities to collaborate with RML in future.
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It was an opportunity to increase the packing line automation, with labour savings offsetting the capital costs.
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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.
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
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