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Collaborative Robot Solutions for Automotive Manufacturing
Deploy flexible collaborative robot workstations for welding, machine tool loading and unloading, palletizing and assembly – faster changeovers, safer operations, and measurable return on investment.
GLS Flexible Collaborative Robot
Low threshold for implementation, highly adaptable production, and all-weather stable operation make intelligent manufacturing popular.
- Rapid deployment, adaptable to multi-variety mixed line production
- Simple programming, operators can get started, no robotics expert required
- Stable 24/7 operation, safe and collaborative design
- ROI evaluation tools provide data support for every investment
Product Details
Full coverage of welding, palletizing, loading and unloading, digital traceability, lean production to reduce costs and improve efficiency
1.Supports various process scenarios such as welding, palletizing, and machine tool loading and unloading
2.Typical payback period: 6–18 months (depending on process complexity)
3.Repeatable process flow improves first-time pass rate and reduces rework
4.Quick model change, suitable for multi-SKU auto parts production
5.Compatible with mainstream welders (analog I/O interface)
6.Optional access to MES/quality traceability system
Welding collaborative robot workstation (automotive parts)
Mobile or fixed welding unit, suitable for welding brackets, frames, and substructures, simplifying the teaching process and stabilizing welding parameter output.
Machine tool loading and unloading collaborative robot workstation
The automated CNC machining center’s loading and unloading and workpiece transfer stabilizes the cycle time and ensures continuous operation of the equipment across shifts.
Palletizing and depalletizing collaborative robot workstation
It is used for automatic palletizing of cartons, boxes, and pallets at the end of the line. It supports rapid switching of palletizing types, has a small footprint, and is suitable for compact production line layouts.
Material Handling Collaborative Robot Workstation
Flexible grabbing and in-line transfer are suitable for the circulation of automobile parts, reducing manual handling injuries and production line bottlenecks.
Quality inspection collaborative robot + vision solution
Vision-guided assembly verification and dimensional inspection, integrating inspection results, supporting quality traceability and process control.
GLS Collaborative Robot
GLS provides collaborative robot solutions for automobile manufacturing, covering scenarios such as welding, machine tool loading and unloading, palletizing, and auxiliary assembly.
Our solutions focus on rapid deployment, safe human-machine collaboration, and stable quality in high-mix production environments. Through process-ready standard workstations and structured ROI models, customers can evaluate cost savings, capacity improvements and payback periods before implementation.
For welding applications, GLS provides intelligent welding functions, including multi-layer and multi-pass planning and weaving options, to reduce debugging time and improve consistency.
Characteristics of collaborative robots
1. Small-footprint workstation, suitable for compact spaces in automobile workshops
2. Operation-friendly teaching method: drag, record, run
3. Quick model change, supporting mixed line production of multiple models
4. Stable rhythm and reduce operator fatigue
5. Safe collaboration design, collision detection function
6. Process-ready integration: fixtures, tools, welding equipment
7.ROI-driven solution planning, quantifiable cost savings
8. Full life cycle after-sales and optimization support to ensure long-term utilization rate
Why are collaborative robots suitable for automotive production?
Automobile manufacturing faces challenges such as multiple varieties and small batches, frequent model changes, high labor costs, and tight workshop space.
Collaborative robots do not require safety fences, occupy a small area, and are simple to program. They allow operators to quickly adjust process parameters and adapt to the production switch from traditional fuel vehicles to new energy vehicles.
For workstations that are highly repetitive and highly dependent on manual labor, such as welding, handling, and palletizing, collaborative robots can significantly improve stability, reduce the risk of work-related injuries, and release human resources to invest in higher-value links.
GLS: Craftsmanship expertise + fast delivery
GLS provides a one-stop collaborative robot solution, covering model selection, process development, on-site debugging and operation and maintenance support.
We have accumulated profound process experience in the field of welding and developed intelligent welding software with built-in expert library, multi-layer and multi-pass planning, weaving function, and is compatible with mainstream welding machine brands.
Our mobile workstation design supports flexible layout and facilitates production line adjustments.
In addition, we provide transparent ROI calculation tools to help customers quantify benefits such as labor costs, increased tempo, and reduced rework, providing data support for investment decisions.
Calculate ROI before investing
GLS provides a structured ROI evaluation model that comprehensively considers factors such as labor cost, number of shifts, cycle time, rework rate, equipment downtime, etc., and outputs a detailed cost-benefit analysis report.
The typical payback period for collaborative robot projects in the automotive industry is 6–18 months, depending on process complexity, degree of automation, and capacity utilization.
Our ROI reports not only serve the technical team, but also provide decision-making basis for the financial department and management to ensure that every investment has a clear return expectation.
Auto parts welding (brackets, frames, sub-assemblies)
- Pain points: Auto parts welding requires high consistency, and traditional manual welding has problems such as quality fluctuations, shortage of skilled workers, and occupational health risks.
- Collaborative robot solution: GLS welding workstation integrates collaborative robots and intelligent welding software, supporting complex processes such as multi-layer, multi-pass, weaving welding, etc. The operator can complete batch replication after completing simple teaching.
- Customer benefits: Improved weld consistency, improved first-time pass rate, reduced rework, freed up skilled welders to engage in complex work stations, and reduced the risk of occupational diseases.
CNC machine loading and unloading of powertrain and chassis parts
- Pain points: Auto parts welding requires high consistency, and traditional manual welding has problems such as quality fluctuations, shortage of skilled workers, and occupational health risks.
- Collaborative robot solution: The collaborative robot workstation realizes automatic loading, picking up, blowing chips, measuring, and stacking, communicates with machine tools to maintain rhythm synchronization, and supports mixed line processing of multiple workpieces.
- Customer benefits: The equipment utilization rate is increased, the rhythm is stable, the night shift is unattended, manual handling injuries are reduced, and the output of a single machine is increased by 15-30%.
Line Trailer Stacking (Carton/Bin/Pallet)
- Pain points: After packaging, auto parts need to be manually palletized on pallets, which is labor-intensive, unstable in palletizing quality, takes up a lot of manpower, and can easily cause lumbar muscle injuries.
- Collaborative robot solution: Granbo palletizing workstation supports rapid switching of palletizing types, adapts to different carton sizes and pallet specifications, has a small footprint, and can be deployed movable. The operator can select the palletizing type through the touch screen.
- Customer benefits: Reduce 2-3 palletizer workers, reduce work-related injuries, improve palletizing uniformity, release manpower at the end of the production line, and the investment payback period is usually 6-12 months.
In-line handling and auxiliary assembly of new energy vehicle battery packs
- Pain points: Battery packs and modules are heavy and large in size, and the risk of manual handling is high; the assembly process requires precise positioning, and manual operations are prone to fatigue, leading to quality fluctuations.
- Collaborative robot solution: Collaborative robots work with special fixtures to assist in grabbing, transferring, and positioning battery modules, and work with operators to complete processes such as bolt tightening and wire harness plugging.
- Customer benefits: Reduce the risk of handling injuries, improve assembly consistency, support flexible production lines to quickly switch between different battery pack models, and adapt to the rapid iteration needs of new energy models.
Quality and safety requirements for the automotive industry
1. IATF 16949: gls supports customers in establishing a process documentation and quality record system that meets the requirements of IATF 16949.
2.ISO 10218/ISO/TS 15066: Collaborative robots are designed to comply with international collaborative safety standards and support risk assessment and safety verification.
3. Welding process standards: The welding scheme is aligned with ISO 15614-1, ISO 5817 and other standards to provide welding process evaluation support.
4. Deliverables: Provide deliverables such as control plan, PFMEA, process capability analysis (Cpk data), and work instructions to support customer quality system review.
From production line research to mass production
5 step process:
1. Demand survey and production line analysis
Conduct on-site research on process pain points, rhythm, space, and safety requirements to clarify automation goals.
2.ROI calculation and proposal proposal
Output investment return analysis reports, technical solutions and quotations to support customer decision-making.
3. Workstation design and tool selection
Complete mechanical design, fixture design, electrical integration, software development, and factory pre-commissioning.
4. On-site debugging and operation training
On-site installation, online debugging, process verification, training of operators and maintenance personnel, and delivery of SOP.
5. After-sales support and continuous optimization
Provide spare parts, remote support, regular inspections, optimize process parameters based on production data, and improve OEE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1:Which processes in automotive manufacturing are best suited for deploying collaborative robots?
Welding (brackets, frames), machine tool loading and unloading (powertrain, chassis parts), palletizing (end of packaging line), material handling (in-line transfer), auxiliary assembly (battery packs, seats) and other processes that are highly repetitive, highly dependent on manual labor, and have certain safety risks are most suitable. The payback period for these jobs is typically 6–18 months.
Q2: Can collaborative robots stably complete welding of auto parts?
Can. The GLS collaborative robot welding solution integrates intelligent welding software, supports multi-layer and multi-pass, weaving, welding seam tracking and other functions. It is compatible with mainstream welding machine brands, and its consistency reaches or even exceeds the level of manual welding. It has been used in the welding scenarios of brackets, frames, exhaust pipes and other parts.
Q3: How to quickly cope with frequent model changes of multiple models and part numbers?
Operators can switch process programs with one click by selecting the part number through the touch screen or handheld teach pendant, without the need for professional programming. Granbo provides standardized fixture quick-change interfaces and program library management. The overall changeover time is controlled at 3-10 minutes, minimizing line shutdowns and waiting.
Q4:How long is the deployment cycle? How long do operators need to be trained?
It usually takes 2-4 weeks from arrival to production for a standard workstation, including installation, debugging, process verification and operational training. Operators can master basic teaching and daily operations in 2-3 days, and maintenance personnel are trained for about 1 week, without a professional background in robotics.
Q5: What post-deployment ongoing support does GLS provide?
We provide full lifecycle services: spare parts supply, 7 × 24h remote technical support, regular on-site inspections, software upgrades, process optimization, and MES/SCADA system docking support. Continuously improve process parameters according to production data, ensure equipment utilization rate > 95%, and improve OEE and quality performance.
