In modern production, process automation plays a crucial role in creating cost-efficient and high-quality products. High precision is particularly important when assembling complex and flexible components such as cable harnesses. The precise handling of flexible components is extremely challenging, as they are easily deformed and their position can change. To make this process efficient and reliable, non-contact position detection is required so that robots can precisely detect cables and insert them into the connector housing.

High-resolution laser profile scanners from Micro-Epsilon's scanCONTROL 3010-200 series have proven effective for these tasks. The sensors measure the position and geometry of the cables in real time so that the robot can grip them securely and fit them in the designated slots. Another building block for successful implementation is the software from ArtiMinds Robotics GmbH, which processes the measurement data and synchronizes it immediately with the movement of the robot. In this way, the manufacturer can ensure that the robot determines the exact pick-up point and inserts the cables precisely into the intended connectors – a decisive advantage for cable harness assembly automation.

The solution – consisting of high-precision measurement technology from Micro-Epsilon in combination with the innovative software from ArtiMinds Robotics – also offers further advantages: Real-time synchronization between the sensor and the robot ensures precise position detection and reliable processing. It is also a flexible automation cell that can be reprogrammed at any time without the need for complex mechanical modifications. The combination of standard components creates an economical solution that replaces cost-intensive, rigid special machines and significantly increases production efficiency.