Challenge

The client required an automated manufacturing cell capable of high-efficiency, continuous 3D printing without manual component harvesting. The solution demanded real-time process monitoring, flexible environment lighting tied to machine telemetry, and a highly scalable architecture that could seamlessly transition into a large-scale printer farm.

Solution

Proximo engineered a modular, fully automated 3D printing workstation leveraging advanced robotics and teleoperation software. In its base setup, a single production segment features two remotely operated printers coupled with an integrated Universal Robots UR5 robotic arm, enabling complete automation of part extraction and sorting cycles.

Scope of Work

Advanced automation engineering and custom development frameworks:

• Mechanical and electrical integration of twin additive manufacturing engines into a single automated segment
• Programming and system deployment of a UR5 robotic arm for autonomous parts extraction and collection management
• Development of a telemetry system for real-time video streaming, status tracking, and reactive condition lighting
• Design of an expandable architecture supporting cluster scaling up to dozens of parallel 3D printers
• Engineering of advanced upgrades: dynamic robot linear tracks for multi-segment travel and integrated 3D scanners for structural quality verification

Outcome

The implementation delivered a zero-downtime, fully automated additive manufacturing cell. By replacing manual unloading with precise robotic handling and enabling comprehensive cloud-based monitoring, the work stand maximizes operational efficiency and introduces scalable quality control through optional automated 3D scanning loops.