Sumcab Robotics has successfully participated in the installation of robotized cells that will automate the process of applying adhesive sealing patches (clever patch) at the SEAT Martorell factory. The project, developed together with Procon Systems, has succeeded in turning a complex technical design into a functional reality within a very short execution timeframe. This process was previously carried out manually and is now performed through an advanced guidance system that protects and guides cables and tubes throughout the robot’s movements.

To successfully implement the new solution, it was necessary to adapt to the robot brand, as well as to the dimensions of the tool and the space allocated on the assembly line. Among the technical constraints overcome were limited integration space, restrictive bending radius requirements, and the absolute need to avoid collisions along the entire trajectory.

The main challenge of the project lay in the robot’s own dynamics. The application required supporting complex and highly demanding movements to enable precise product positioning, while maintaining the integrity of the energy package at all times.

Applied engineering and collaborative design

To address this challenge, the Sumcab Robotics engineering team worked closely with the client’s technical department. This synergy made it possible to define the support points of the energy package and adapt the guidance system to the robot’s actual trajectory, validating the mechanical behavior of the system during movement.

Sumcab Robotics’ working methodology was based on rigorous planning that synchronized all the stakeholders involved:

• Engineering team: responsible for design and development.
• Assembly team: in charge of the final installation.
• Industry experience: application of the knowledge accumulated in automotive manufacturing plants to anticipate needs and reduce intervention times.

Optimization and final adjustments

One of the decisive phases of the project was the optimization and final adjustment carried out by Sumcab Robotics technicians directly at the client’s facilities. Despite the prior offline design, the ability to fine-tune the robot’s real dynamic behavior, verifying interferences and adapting the path, made it possible to ensure maximum reliability under real operating conditions.

The project resulted in a tailor-made guidance solution, designed and manufactured to minimize collision risks and meet demanding space and bending radius requirements. All of this was executed within a very short timeframe thanks to thorough prior preparation.

With this success story, Sumcab Robotics reaffirms its ability to lead highly complex robotic projects, combining applied engineering, collaborative design, and installation and adjustment capabilities on site, ensuring fast execution without compromising system reliability.

Value delivered by Sumcab Robotics

Ultimately, this case reflects Sumcab Robotics’ ability to support highly complex robotic projects by combining:

• Applied engineering.
• Collaborative design with the client.
• Experience in industrial robotic integration.
• Installation and adjustment capabilities on site.
• Fast execution without compromising reliability.