Industrial 3D printer farm automatization : a proof of concept
Dekock, Thibault (2022)
2022
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2022061117490
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2022061117490
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The objective of the thesis was to prove that the process of industrial 3D printer farms can be improved by boosting their efficiency, speed, customer experience, and maintenance. The aim was to find out the current problems with these farms and to explore theoretical solutions for these problems. This thesis was also meant to show whether or not a collaboration between industrial robotic arms and 3D printing technology can help improve the efficiency of current 3D print farms.
The author also conducted a proof of concept using a desktop application, a Raspberry Pi to control a 3D printer remotely, and a robotic arm to harvest the printer after it is done printing. This proved that the fully developed system would definitely work.
The author found that the development of this kind of system is the future of schools/ companies with multiple 3D printers. Although this system would require a high step-in price, it can be seen as a return on investment (ROI) since it would require fewer employees and would increase the production rate by three-four times. This increase in production rate means that companies would require fewer 3D printers
The author also conducted a proof of concept using a desktop application, a Raspberry Pi to control a 3D printer remotely, and a robotic arm to harvest the printer after it is done printing. This proved that the fully developed system would definitely work.
The author found that the development of this kind of system is the future of schools/ companies with multiple 3D printers. Although this system would require a high step-in price, it can be seen as a return on investment (ROI) since it would require fewer employees and would increase the production rate by three-four times. This increase in production rate means that companies would require fewer 3D printers