Desoutter, spécialiste des outils industriels électriques et pneumatiques d’assemblage, et le CEA annoncent l’ajout d’une nouvelle fonction de localisation sur leur gamme d’outils industriels fonctionnant à l’intérieur des bâtiments, grâce à l’ajout d’algorithmes et de récepteurs embarqués.
This new function enables real-time monitoring of tools within plants and the management of their use by operators, with the aim of improving efficiency, safety, security and quality control on assembly lines.
Based on a CEA-Leti algorithm and ultra wideband (UWB) technology, this system has been adapted and optimized for different assembly lines. Easy to use, the effort required to deploy it has been greatly reduced compared with systems currently on offer.
The first function of this new localization system, marketed by Desoutter, is to ensure that the right tools are used in the right areas on assembly lines," explains Emmanuel Sabonnadière, Director of CEA-Leti. Next, the system ensures that the correct sequence of operations is carried out by the operator. The system automatically locks out if an operator tries to launch a sequence in an unsuitable zone."
« Cette technologie représente un atout important pour la gestion du processus qualité, déclare Pascal Roussy, responsable R&D chez Desoutter. En outre, combiner localisation et communication permet d’aider nos partenaires à répondre aux objectifs de rapidité et d’efficacité qu’ils se sont fixés pour l’Industrie 4.0, avec un fonctionnement plus efficace et orienté vers la satisfaction client. »
Thanks to UWB radio modules, localization accuracy approaches ten centimeters in industrial environments. CEA-Leti has developed and implemented access control algorithms (MAC) for both data transfer and localization, as well as localization algorithms for different deployment strategies.
CEA-Leti has drawn on more than 10 years' experience in the field of localization using a range of technologies, including motion sensors (inertial sensors, accelerometers and magnetometers), received signal strength indicators (RSSI), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), cameras and ultra-wideband radios, to deliver optimum performance.
This R&D partnership is part of a wider collaboration between Desoutter and the institutes of the CEA's Technology Division. Based at the Nantes R&D center, teams from both partners continue to work and pursue their efforts to support the digitization of industry. Their stated aim: to constantly improve quality control with tailor-made products at a competitive price, while striving for greater safety within the working environment.
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