The machine
automates the assembly of rapid test devices
for medical tests such as fertility, pregnancy,
tumor markers, infectious diseases, etc.
The machine utilizes a custom designed
hard-automated pick and place mechanism
to assemble the components of the rapid
test device.
Hard automated pick
and place assembly
PLC controller,
DC motors and drives, pneumatic controls
Rapid test devices
supported by the machine
The machine operator loads
parts into a track at one end of the machine.
Sensors in the machine automatically detect
the presence of components needed to complete
the assembly, turns on the motors and
initiates the assembly sequence. The pick
and place mechanism places the components
into their correct relative positions.
Then the assembly passes through compression
rollers to press the plastic halves together
and complete the assembly process. The
machine is PLC controlled and uses pneumatic
and vacuum components as well as DC motors
and drives. Machine throughput is a minimum
of 30 assemblies per minute or 14,400
assemblies per one 8-hour shift.
