Case Studies
End of line test systems
ARTIFEX- END OF LINE TEST STATIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE COCKPIT
2 online electrical test stations and 1 offline rework station at the Artifex cockpit manufacturing facility at Liverpool
COBOT-ASSISTED AUTOMOTIVE SEAT TEST SYSTEM
Cobots integrated to automate tests previously performed manually: belt buckle insertion/ removal, actuation of the car seat’s buttons and switches, Lumbar and bolster testing with 3D camera
DEFA – TEST SYSTEM FOR EV CHARGER
Sorion were tasked to design, manufacture and supply a bespoke test unit to validate the correct operation of the eMove Mode2 electric vehicle charger.
END OF LINE TEST SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE REAR CONSOLE
A bespoke test system to test the functionality of the armrest’s heater mat, movement mechanism and the motors employed and that all accessories were connected correctly
DYSON – TEST SYSTEM FOR ROBOTIC VACUUM CLEANER
To design, build and supply test equipment capable of testing and calibrating the latest Dyson 360 Eye Robotic vacuum cleaner which constantly observes and interprets its surroundings
ANTOLIN INTERIORS
Guided assembly with parts verification and traceability for a new Jaguar Instrument Panel and Console facility
LEAR – AUTOMOTIVE SEAT TEST
Design, build and installation of a system to test the front seats of the Stellantis eK9 van: Heater Mat, Occupancy Detection System (ODS), Belt buckle, Airbag
LEAR – FORCE APPLICATION MACHINES
Force Application Machines (FAM) built for Lear to perform an end-of-line calibration test on the safety relevant occupant classification system components of a car passenger seat
Guided assembly and process control
KAB SEATING
Sorion’s Pick-to-Light, guided assembly and EOL testing technologies implemented to minimise errors and improve productivity on KAB Seating’s new production line
GARDNER DENVER – PROCESS CONTROL SOLUTION
A complete production control solution to guide, control and verify the assembly operations at the customer’s compressor manufacturing facility in Redditch, Worcestershire.
ARTIFEX ELMDON – PROCESS CONTROL AND TRACEABILITY SOLUTION
Process Control and Traceability Solution to error-proof the workflow on the Instrument Panel Topper line at Artifex Elmdon
Pick to Light
KAB SEATING
Sorion’s Pick-to-Light, guided assembly and EOL testing technologies implemented to minimise errors and improve productivity on KAB Seating’s new production line
GA PET FOOD PARTNERS – PICK TO LIGHT / PUT TO LIGHT SYSTEM
A standalone pick to light and put to light station for label storage and retrieval
TRANSGLOBAL – PUT TO LIGHT ORDER SORTING SYSTEM
The company implemented a semi-automated order sorting system that would allow 2 operators to sort the individual parcels of a bulk shipment into bags.
Robot systems
WINCANTON – MOBILE ROBOT ASSISTED ORDER FULFILMENT SYSTEM
Thanks to an investment in new mobile robot technology from Sorion, Wincanton is now able to process orders quicker and with no errors.
GA PET FOOD PARTNERS – ROBOTIC LABELING SYSTEM
We designed an automated labeling system using collaborative robots for the customer’s 2kg My Label dog food bags
ARTIFEX – AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOTS AUTOMATE INTERNAL TRANSPORT
We were tasked to integrate of a fleet of MiR mobile robots into an automotive door assembly line to automate the transport of sub-assemblies between workstations.
Electronic product design
SMARTWATER – ELECTRONIC DESIGN OF DISCHARGE PUMP CONTROLLER
The project involved designing a microcontroller based pump controller for SmartWater’s forensic spray system.