Our systems ErmaSmart
Find out more about all the systems in the ErmaSmart didactic line
#0: AMR + Cobot « Mir100 + UR5 eSeries »
Training on mobile collaborative robotics, programming of a UR5e 6-axis robot (850mm radius, 5kg load) and mobile MIR100 (max load 100kg, max speed 1.5m/s)
- MIR100 mobile platform with 2 controlled wheels
and 2 lithium-ion batteries for mobile operation - Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless communication
- Low and high detection cameras
- Set of trays to transport the parts
- Gripper or vacuum cup with autonomous vacuum generator (Option)
- Sensopart 2D industrial vision (Option)
- RFID tracking system (Option)
- Automatic charging station (Option)
#0: AMR Mir100
Training on mobile robotics, programming of a mobile robot MIR100 (max load 100kg, max speed 1,5m/s)
- MIR100 mobile platform with 2 controlled wheels and lithium-ion battery for mobile operation
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless communication
- Low and high detection cameras
- Shelving system for parts transport
- Operator tablet holder
- Control panel
- Second battery for longer autonomy (Option)
#0: Pudu Kettybot & Holabot mobile robots
Learning of mobile robotics, programming the mobile robot Pudu Kettybot / Holabot (Max load 30kg / 60kg)
- 3D RGB-D camera for obstacle avoidance
- Infrared positioning camera (V-SLAM)
- Laser Radar (Lidar) for mapping and positioning SLAM
- Voice recognition
- Suspensions to reduce the effect of holes and bumps
- 18.5’’ screen for messages display
- Automatic charging station (Option)
#1: Collaborative robot for 2D Bin-picking & Assembly
This workstation is a robotic system for bin-picking jars/bottles and screwing a top cover on a gear reducer
- Omron TM5 collaborative robot with embedded camera
- S7-1200 PLC & KTP700 Touchscreen (Siemens)
- Choice of: Vacuum cup, collaborative electric gripper or vacuum cup and autonomous vacuum generator
- IO-Link Master & Smart Sensors
- 2 laser scanners to manage the proximity of an operator (Option)
- Set of parts for additional robotic scenarios: Gluing, Clipping, Pick&Place
#2: Dosaxe
The Dosaxe workstation is an automated system for “on-the-fly” filling of jars/bottles of different sizes as part of a continuous production process. When a container is detected on the conveyor belt, the upper linear axis ensures the filling while following the container.
- S7-1200 PLC & KTP700 Touchscreen (Siemens)
- Communicating speed drives (Profinet)
- Linear axis with brushless motor and encoder
- O-Link Master & Smart Sensors
- Removable mounting plate for industrial wiring activities
- Digital twin (Virtual Universe Pro)
- Automatic feeding of pellets available with the recycled plastic pellet manufacturing station
#3: Collaborative Robot for Capping & Assembly
The Collaborative Robot for Capping & Assembly is a robotic system for capping, controlling and customizing jars/bottles or assembling gear reducer parts
Two possible robots:
→ Universal Robots 6-axis collaborative robot
→ Dobot 6-axis collaborative robot
- S7-1200 PLC & KTP700 Touchscreen (Siemens)
- QR-code and RFID reader
- Vision sensor for quality control
- IO-Link Master & Smart Sensors
- The cobot unit can be “undocked” from the conveyor unit, allowing the cobot station to be used alone for programming activities or projects
- Projects on the integration of a new format (3D tooling design, PLC/vision/robot programming)
#4: XYZ Cartesian robot for Pick&Place
The XYZ Cartesian robot is an automated system for placing jars/bottles on trays or parts on boxes
- 3-axis Cartesian robot with stepper motors
(brushless version upon request) - S7-1200 PLC & KTP700 Touchsreen (Siemens)
- IO-Link Master & Smart Sensors
- Pneumatic cylinders and vacuum cups
- Project on the integration of a new format (3D tooling design, PLC/axis programming)
#4M: Mechanical subsystem cartesian XYZ axis
- Three-axis XYZ cartesian axis system with stepper motors, encoders, belt drive (XY axis), rack drive (Z axis) and greaseless
linear guide - 10N load capacity
- Workspace: 500x500x100mm
- Maintenance and testing tools: Electronic dynamometer, Belt tension tester, Scale, Precision level…
#5: Dynamic vertical store
The Dynamic vertical store is an automated system for order preparation (storage and picking of trays / boxes)
- 2-axis XZ cartesian robot with stepper motors
- S7-1200 PLC & KTP700 Touchscreen (Siemens)
- IO-Link Master & Smart Sensors
- Light barriers
- RFID tracking
- Cylinder and vacuum cup gripping
- Project on the integration of a new format (3D tooling design, PLC/axis programming)
- Implementation of concepts of stock,
minimum production quantity, just-in-time,
etc.
Other Solutions
#A: Manufacturing recycled plastic pellets
The Recycled plastic pellets manufacturing process allows for recycling within the training center / university (e.g. LDPE / PET plastic caps and bottles).
May be used with ErmaSmart, to feed the Dosaxe dosing station with pellets):
- Plastic shredder/granulator with spare parts (especially suitable for maintenance activities)
- Automated pneumatic transfer of pellets from Shredder/Granulator toDosaxe
- IIoT gateway and smart sensors for predictive maintenance
May be used for the manufacture of 3D printing filaments (local use or resale):
- Airid pellets dryer: Compact machine for drying thermoplastic pellets
- Compact thermoplastic filament maker for 3D printers
#B1: Starwheel conveyor for 90° connection
System for changing the direction of the jars/bottles on the ErmaSmart line, for L or U layout. Very interesting for mechanical activities on ErmaSmart.
- Different coloured starwheel for each jar size
- Torque limiter made of spring washers to ensure safety in case of jamming
- Presence detection sensor at the input
- 24/48V stepper motor driven by its controller
- Mechanical parts (flange bearing, flexible coupling) for maintenance activities
#B2: Curved conveyor for 90° connection
System for changing the direction of jars/bottles and trays on the ErmaSmart line, for L or U layout. Very interesting for mechanical activities on ErmaSmart.
- PVC modular belt.
- Electrical box mounted on the frame.
- 230/400V motor controlled by speed drive
- Mechanical parts (bearings, modular belt) for maintenance activities
#C: Connected workstation for assembly, quality control and sampling
Manual workstation connected with IoT devices for product assembly, quality control and sampling of the various products of both ErmaSmart and Ermaflex lines
- Ergonomic workstation with touchscreen and integrated PC
- IoT Tulip Edge I/O Gateway
- Tulip software for visual instructions & production indicators monitoring
- Tulip Light Kit (Pick-to-Light) to guide the operator on which parts to use according to the current assembly stage
- IIoT Lean tools (barcode scanner, pedal, Andon beacon, break beam sensor)
- Connected scales, calipers and screwdrivers
#D: Order preparation & Manual palletizing station
Preparation of customer orders:
- Ensuring RFID control / traceability of cartons and/or pallets
- Placing and organizing cartons and operating the pallet stretch wrapping machine
- Collecting information for shipping and traceability
- RFID tags for cartons and/or pallets
- Manual stretch wrapping machine
- Integration with ERP/CAM/MES environment
Digital tools 4.0
Digital Chain
» CMMS Capilog
Capilog is a complete CMMS software package with PC, tablet and smartphone interfaces.
Capilog offers the following intuitive functional coverage:
- Task management and planning
- Management of preventive maintenance, operating procedures and preventive maintenance by type
- Equipment management
- Stock management
Academic version without subscription or updates.
Tulip «
Tulip is a web-based environment for creating digital applications on tablets and touch screens.
- 0-paper visual intervention procedures on the ErmaSmart line
Machine supervision via OPC-UA to retrieve production data - Declarations of production stoppages and faults
- Continuous improvement suggestions from operators
- 0-paper control using connected tools (scales, etc.)
- Dashboards for monitoring production indicators (OEE, throughput, etc.)
- Easy modification of applications and creation of new ones (100% graphical)
- Implementation of lean manufacturing concepts (Andon, 5S, etc.)
» Supervision WinCC Professional
Supervision WinCC Professional for remote control of the ErmaSmart line from synoptics.
– Recording of production rates and monitoring of breakdowns
– Recording of events occurring during production
Ease of use of WinCC Professionnal (Siemens TIA Portal environment) for in-house developments
Odoo «
Odoo integrates all the company's functions, from quotations to delivery notes, including purchasing, stocks, etc.
As part of the ErmaSmart training line, ERM has integrated Odoo with Tulip to offer an integrated production company management solution:
- Quotations and order entry
- OF launch and planning
- Purchasing and stock management
- Production traceability
- Delivery notes
- Machine maintenance management…
Digital tools 4.0
Automation 4.0 & Industrial IoT
» Smart IoT Gateway Kits Sick TDCE & Smart Sensors
Study and implementation of an IoT monitoring and alert system
- IOT gateway and several intelligent IO-Link sensors
- Indoor (with additional antennas) and outdoor localisation
- Transformation and contextualisation of sensor data via NODERED
- Setting up local surveillance screens via NODERED
- Setting up CLOUD surveillance screens (Option)
- Visual, e-mail and SMS alerts
- Communication: Wi-Fi, Ethernet (multi-protocol), serial links
- Scalable solution ideal for project activities
Sensopart industrial vision case «
Industrial vision training
- Object detection, presence and assembly control, counting and measuring operations
- Used alone for vision activities, or embedded in an industrial system
- Many educational activities based on industrial vision
» Industrial IoT IFM moneo & Smart Sensors
Study and implementation of an IoT monitoring and alert system
- IO-Link Master combined with an industrial PC running IFM’s Moneo IIoT software, including:
– Configure: parameterisation of sensors and IO-Link masters
– RTM: Creation of dashboards, analyses and alarms - IO-Link intelligent sensors
- Kits delivered with a detailed procedure facilitating implementation on systems by teaching teams and learners
- Scalable solution ideal for project activities
- Unrivalled environment for connecting multiple systems (e.g. production line)
Smart IoT Sick Gateway Kit TDCE & Smart Sensors «
Study and implementation of maintenance alerts using the IOT
- Implementation of sensors in a case
- Use of intelligent sensors (with on-board tasks) and IO-Link
- 6 sensors and a conveyor to carry out 5 themes of curative, preventive or predictive maintenance
- Use of the NODERED tool to link data and create SMS and email alerts, etc.
- Local or remote Dashboard production using a CLOUD
» Automate 4.0 environment
Evolving environment to put the factory of the future into practice
- Modular, scalable offering, from the PLC board to the mini-factory of the future
- Secure PLC enclosure with protection for professional wiring on
terminal blocks - Industrial solutions incorporating modern technologies:
– RFID IO-Link for traceability
– Pneumatic assembly incorporating IO-Link components
– Weighing (strain gauge)
– Vision (camera)
Digital tools 4.0
Twins & Digital Models
» Virtual Universe Pro
Simulation on 3D digital twins
Modelling and simulation (on PC or immersive headset) of virtual systems in a 3D environment incorporating physical simulation
- Integration of 3D system models created from an object library or
CAD software (SolidWorks, etc.) - Interconnection with actual electrical and pneumatic diagrams and PLC programs
- Control and virtual discovery of systems
Simulation of 3D models in real time using :
– A PLC connected to the computer
– Computer software on another computer with an IP connection
– A virtual controller integrated into the software
Programmable 3D digital twins available:
- Polyprod Ermaflex (Jar/flask doser/capper)
- Ermaflex jar/flask checkweigher
- Ermaflex 6-axis packaging robot
- Ermaflex carton/tray palletiser
- Multitec (Pallet stacker and destacker) Ermaflex
- XYZ Cartesian Pick&Place Ermasmart
Modelling and simulation (on PC or immersive headset) of virtual systems in a 3D environment incorporating physical simulation
- Integration of 3D system models created from an object library or
CAD software (SolidWorks, etc.) - Interconnection with actual electrical and pneumatic diagrams and PLC programs
- Control and virtual discovery of systems
- Simulation of 3D models in real time using :
– A PLC connected to the computer
– Computer software on another computer with an IP connection
– A virtual controller integrated into the software
Programmable 3D digital twins available:
- Polyprod Ermaflex (Jar/flask doser/capper)
- Ermaflex jar/flask checkweigher
- Ermaflex 6-axis packaging robot
- Ermaflex carton/tray palletiser
- Multitec (Pallet stacker and destacker) Ermaflex
- XYZ Cartesian Pick&Place Ermasmart
Digital tools 4.0
Augmented Reality & Remote Assistance
» Diota ExcellAte
Augmented reality for Industry 4.0
Diota enables geometric data (3D models) and procedural data (instruction sheets, etc.) from industrial systems to be restored to operators in real time in order to improve complex human operations: Assembly, Operation & Maintenance, Quality Control & Conformance
- Augmented reality on tablet and PC, projective system and Hololens 2
- Markerless technology for superimposing virtual elements (3D models, tools, etc.) on the real thing
- Field data collection (photos, operations reports, etc.)
Can be interfaced with MES and supervision software, etc. - Integration with SolidWorks/Catia
- Composer or Diota Editor to graphically create augmented reality scenarios from the 3D model of the system
⇒ Teaching methods:
- Operator/technician level: Augmented reality-guided interventions and creations (scenarios available on various ERM teaching systems)
- Senior technician/engineer level: Creation of augmented reality projects and scenarios on SolidWorks/Catia Composer and Diota to assist operators and technicians.
Diota enables geometric data (3D models) and procedural data (instruction sheets, etc.) from industrial systems to be restored to operators in real time in order to improve complex human operations: Assembly, Operation & Maintenance, Quality Control & Conformance
- Augmented reality on tablet and PC, projective system and Hololens 2
- Markerless technology for superimposing virtual elements (3D models, tools, etc.) on the real thing
- Field data collection (photos, operations reports, etc.)
Can be interfaced with MES and supervision software, etc. - Integration with SolidWorks/Catia
- Composer or Diota Editor to graphically create augmented reality scenarios from the 3D model of the system
⇒ Teaching methods:
- Operator/technician level: Augmented reality-guided interventions and creations (scenarios available on various ERM teaching systems)
- Senior technician/engineer level: Creation of augmented reality projects and scenarios on SolidWorks/Catia Composer and Diota to assist operators and technicians.
Hololens 2 «
Mixed reality to support operations
Hololens 2 is a mixed reality headset from Microsoft. Combined with Microsoft Guides software, it provides assistance for production and maintenance operations:
- Development in Microsoft Guides of assistance procedures /routines on a machine
- Step-by-step monitoring of procedures/routines using the Hololens headset with mixed reality (real-time superimposition of texts, videos, documents, images, 3D objects, etc.)
Combined with Teams, Hololens 2 can also be used to provide remote assistance via streaming, using augmented reality tools.
» Epson Moverio Pro & Brochesia
Augmented reality for remote assistance
Epson Moverio is a true hands-free visual assistant
- Hands-free visual assistance in augmented reality with a remote streaming expert
- Features: Audio / Video streaming for two or more people, Photo capture, Video recording, Remote pointer, Annotation of images and screenshots, Real-time annotation, Transfer of documents from the Expert PC, Screen sharing, Chat…
- View video, photos, instructions in AR in the Epson glasses of the technician on site
Digital tools 4.0
Virtual Reality
» Sphere
Graphics creation environment for VR content
Sphere makes Virtual Reality accessible to everyone. It's simple and intuitive to use and requires no programming skills.
STEP 1: Import your 360° resources
STEP 2: Bring your content to life
STEP 3: Test and publish
Maintenance of a Mobile Robot + Cobot Arm
- Discovering the Mir100 mobile robot system and UR5 6-axis collaborative robot
- Troubleshooting
Safety components on an industrial production line
- Discovering components and their functions
Discover the Ermasmart line in assembly and packaging mode
