Realizing Manufacturing Line Efficiency Improvement with AMR + Wireless Charging System

B&PLUS Corporation (Headquarters: Hiki District, Saitama Prefecture, hereinafter B&PLUS), as a manufacturer of wireless power supply systems, provides solutions that promote factory automation. In recent years, we have also focused on selling Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and developing/providing AMR peripheral equipment, and are promoting efforts to automate transportation and improve operations using AMRs in our own factories. This release introduces case studies of factory automation improvements combining AMRs and wireless power supply at B&PLUS's own factory. ## Features of Our AMRs and Wireless Power Supply Our AMR 'Keigan ALI' - Payload of 30kg (60kg specification also available) - Compact at 450mm x 450mm, allowing it to enter production lines Furthermore, the operation of AMRs is designed to be managed without special expertise. In fact, in our own factory, after training manufacturing staff with no prior AMR operation experience, they were able to create basic operating programs in about 3 hours. ### More Convenience with Wireless Power Supply Integration By equipping AMRs with a wireless power supply system, robots can automatically charge during their停滯 (idle) time. This leads to - Automation of charging tasks - Improvement in operational efficiency - Reduction of manual charging efforts and other benefits that enhance the convenience of AMR operation. ### Improvement Cases Using AMRs at Our Company Improving transport systems is the factor with the highest expected cost-effectiveness among improvement activities. At our company, we don't just sell AMRs and wireless chargers; we also implement them in our own lines and conduct activities to show customers real-world operational examples. ### Case 1: AMR Work Improvement 'Automatic Inter-Process Transport' Automates the transport of completed products between processes. Of course, the AMR is equipped with wireless power supply so that it can charge during idle time. - Transport between ID line and Epoxy line (Walking round trip 26 seconds ⇒ 0 seconds) - Transport between Remote line and Epoxy line (Walking round trip 26 seconds ⇒ 0 seconds) - Transport between Epoxy line and Final Inspection (Walking round trip 26 seconds ⇒ 0 seconds) - Transport between Cable line and Final Inspection (Walking round trip 36 seconds ⇒ 0 seconds) ### Case 2: AMR Work Improvement 'Automatic Unloading' Although automatic transport has become convenient, line staff still needed to stop their work to unload items upon arrival. We manufactured and installed automatic unloading devices and automatic receiving devices. - No need to stop work to receive shipments. - AMR stagnation is eliminated, improving operational efficiency. ## Case 3: AMR Work Improvement 'Further Evolution' As a further work improvement, we are currently proceeding with 'operation in a logistics warehouse'. Currently, some processes involve handling heavy items, leading to high work loads, but by utilizing AMRs, we aim to reduce the burden and create a work environment where anyone can operate efficiently. ## Other Examples of Factory Automation Enhancement - Automatic supply of pick parts to the line using AGVs AGVs are equipped with wireless chargers, allowing them to charge automatically during idle time. - Automatic soldering using SCARA robots - Automatic assembly using SCARA robots - Case processing using dual-arm robots Dual-arm robots perform a series of tasks including automatic case supply, fixing, processing, and ejection. - Application of board moisture-proof agent using dual-arm robots Since robots perform the application, a stable film thickness can be maintained. How was it? These are our automation improvement case studies. B&PLUS will continue to expand its **unmanned and automation solutions** such as transport robots, factory equipment, AGVs / AMRs, leveraging wireless power supply technology, contributing to labor savings and productivity improvement in the manufacturing industry. 【Contact Us】 2452-5 Takaya, Ogawa-machi, Hiki-gun, Saitama 355-0311 B&PLUS Corporation Mail: sales@b-plus-kk.jp HP: https://www.b-plus-kk.jp/index.html This information is restricted to media personnel. Please refrain from disclosing it on personal social media, etc. 【Inquiries from media representatives regarding this matter】 B&PLUS Corporation Email: sales@b-plus-kk.jp