Permascand, A Swedish company that manufactures water purification systems for cargo ships. With ABB robots to overhaul its production process, dramatically improving productivity and flexibility, while helping to contribute to global sustainability.
“We have seen a tremendous improvement in productivity.” says Peter Lundström, CEO, Permascand, “There is a big demand for cargo water treatment in shipping, while there is also an increased interest in electrification and renewable energy. As well as doubling our turnover, the payback period for this project is less than one year which, given its size and complexity, is a staggering result. We will definitely continue to invest in automation and robotization.”
Three robotic cells were installed to carry out the spot welding, laser welding and TIG welding processes. Each type of welding created its own set of unique engineering challenges. Ultimately, all processes are now almost entirely automated, requiring practically zero human interaction. The benefits have been wide-ranging and have exceeded all expectations.
