Robotics Automation Partner
When a Robotics Automation client needed a reliable partner to deliver industrial control panels with speed, precision, and technical accuracy, they turned to Baker Group. As a rapidly growing provider of robotic production cells across Iowa, the client sought a supplier who could meet both their performance standards and rapid project timelines.
A Partner for Rapid Production Needs
The project was a complex upgrade to an existing robotic system used to de-burr injection-molded parts using a router attached to a robotic arm. There were two main goals: replicate the original system’s functionality as closely as possible and ensure that all new components meet modern standards and would remain supported well into the future.
Solution Design and Execution
To meet the end goal, Baker Group’s automation team designed and assembled two custom control panels and two HMI panels. The panels controlled a five-axis Fanuc robot and included:
By utilizing design documents from the client, Baker Group engineers translated outdated designs into updated plans aligned with modern day safety and performance benchmarks well into the future.
Despite the complexity, supply chain constraints, and tight turnaround, the automation team delivered impactful results. Baker Group navigated component shortages by identifying and proposing equivalent alternatives that satisfy client specifications. Internally, the project was prioritized to meet the expedited timeline, as the panels were engineered, fabricated, and delivered in just two months. For the client, the outcome was more than just a successful system upgrade as it marked a new trusted relationship with a supplier ready to support future needs.