Sheffield-based Rivelin Robotics has announced that it will be exhibiting its solutions for the automated post processing of metal applications at the upcoming Automatica 2023, the leading international trade fair for automation and robotics, which is taking place 27-30 June, in Munich, Germany (Hall B6, Stand #502).

The Rivelin team will attend the event alongside its partner Yaskawa Europe, which will host them on its headline stand, to demonstrate the innovative, world-class capabilities of NetShape Robots. Visitors will be able to view a fully operational NetShape automation cell — an enclosed microfactory that combines an industrial Yaskawa robot equipped with an variety of tools, ‘state of the art’ sensors and processes to ensure dexterity and driven by the powerful NetShape control software developed by Rivelin.

The intelligent software uses both machine learning and traditional deterministic control theory to optimise the quality and repeatability of support removal and finishing. The result is an automated support removal and finishing solution that reduces defects in parts by up to 90%, results in a significant reduction in operational costs, and eliminates human risk and variability.

Attendees will also have the chance to speak with the Rivelin Robotics team about their own specific applications and explore the benefits that NetShape Robots deliver for a metal parts production line both in terms of automation and final product.

Fantastic opportunity
Rivelin Robotics CEO Robert Bush said: “Automatica 2023 provides a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase the NetShape Robots and their capabilities for the automated post processing of metal parts to a global audience and connect with industry leaders and potential customers.”

Richard Tontsch, marketing manager robotics division from Yaskawa Europe, added: “Having Rivelin Robotics and their NetShape robotics system on our stand at Automatica 2023 allows us to showcase a highly innovative application with one of our robots. Since the 3-D printing of parts will continue to grow in importance as a manufacturing process, highlighting the automated post-processing options that are available with a robot is a topic that we believe will attract a great deal of interest at the show.”

Following its formal launch last year at the Formnext exhibition in Franfurt, Rivelin Robotics is a pioneer in the digital transformation of manufacturing. Offering repeatability, reliability and traceability, Rivelin NetShape is an artificial intelligence-driven robotics platform that transforms any 3-D model into ‘digital metalworking recipes’ executed by industrial robots.

The technology allows businesses to reshore production, multiply productivity and innovate with sustainable digital manufacturing. Mr Bush continued: “We believe that NetShape Robots have the potential to solve many of the challenges manufacturers of metal parts face through intelligent automation.

Visitors can book an appointment with the Rivelin team at Automatica 2023 here.