Digital Product Engineering – CREATIVE

Smart Automated Welding and Inspection System

creative — Wed, 26 May 2021 07:10:01 +0000

Learn How CREATIVE Smart Enabled and Automated a Welding and Inspection System

Client:

Global OEM

Industry:

Industrial Automation

Services:

Product Design, Embedded Systems, Robotics, Autonomous Navigation, Machine Vision And Data Analytics

Project Background

Development of smart automated welding and inspection system for very large pipes up to six feet in diameter. The legacy process was time-consuming and executed sequentially and manually using obsolete technology with very low yield and throughput. Our mandate was to develop a smart system that could execute these processes simultaneously using modern architecture and NextGen technologies.

Our Scope

Developed Multiple High Level Concepts and Evaluation Criteria
Developed System Architecture for Main Components of the Selected Concept: Welding System, Inspection System
Undertook Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, Embedded Electronics and Software Development for Welding and Inspection Systems Designed and Integrated Drive Systems, Controllers, Instrumentation and Cabling, Wireless Communication Protocols, Networking and Hardware
Provided Cloud Connectivity To AWS For Data Management and Analytics
Undertook Prototype Development, Testing and Validation

What we did

We mobilized our elite smart enablement and automation team to develop a smart welding and inspection system that could execute both these processes simultaneously using modern architecture and NextGen technologies. The team was led by program managers with substantial domain knowledge in industrial equipment and had expertise in mechanical design, electrical design, embedded electronics and software development. Our team executed various facets of this very complex project by focusing on fundamental engineering and a multi-disciplinary approach encompassing product design, embedded systems, robotics, autonomous navigation, machine vision and data analytics. Needless to say, once the prototyping, testing and validation were completed we had an absolutely delighted customer.

Innovation rating

9/10

Calendar time savings

40%

Few words from our client

We have been very impressed with the creativity and out-of-the-box thinking demonstrated by the CREATIVE team. The have a 360^o view of product development ranging from fundamental engineering and manufacturability to the latest in NextGen technologies. They were very critical to our endeavors in meeting significant market challenges and assuming a leadership position in some segments through sheer innovation. They are a very valuable global partner who we can trust with complete responsibility for new projects.

Vice President

Research and Development

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Autonomous Guided Vehicle for Data Centers

creative — Wed, 26 May 2021 06:51:04 +0000

Learn How CREATIVE Developed Autonomous Guided Vehicle for Data Centers

Client:

Global Material Handling OEM

Industry:

IT Infrastructure

Services:

Product Design, Embedded Systems, Robotics, Autonomous Navigation, Machine Vision And Data Analytics

Project Background

Development of autonomous guided vehicle for data centers with autonomous navigation, safe storage, retrieval, plug in and precise stacking of cassette magazines in data centers. Design must ensure collision avoidance, a safe environment and the most efficient and cost-effective process for all tasks.

Our Scope

Developed Multiple High Level Concepts and Evaluation Criteria
Developed System Architecture for Main Components of the Selected Concept: AGV, ASRS System, Shuttle Car and Storage Racks
Designed AGV to Autonomously Navigate Leveraging Machine Vision, LiDAR and GPS Technologies for Collision Avoidance with Obstacles in its Path
Designed AGV Subsystems Including Structure, Lifts, Rail, Rack, PLC Panel
Designed ASRS System For Handling Cassette Magazines And Automatically Retrieve, Plug In and Precisely Stack Equipment

What we did

We conducted several workshops with our customer’s technical and management teams to share our understanding of the state-of-the-art in NextGen technologies across industries. We collaborated on synthesizing a variety of concepts for autonomous AGVs for data centers. Once our customer gave the green light, we assembled a diverse team with talent in product design, embedded systems, robotics, autonomous navigation and machine vision. Upon the completion of this very innovative cutting-edge technology project our customer was able to win very sizeable business and appreciated the creativity and real-life expertise we were able to bring to this project.

Innovation rating

9/10

Calendar time savings

35%

Few words from our client

CREATIVE’s program managers had several brainstorming sessions with our technical and management teams to bring us up to speed on the state-of-the-art across multiple industries in the areas of electrification, autonomy, robotics, connectivity and shared mobility. With their help we introduced several innovative concepts for autonomous AGVs to our customer and ended up winning the business. We are very impressed with what CREATIVE brings to the table and we are looking forward to a long term win-win partnership.

Vice President

Engineering

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Exterior Trims Design for SUV and Sedan

creative — Wed, 26 May 2021 04:51:02 +0000

Learn How CREATIVE Engineered State-Of-The-Art Exterior Trims for SUV and Sedan Programs

Client:

Japanese Automotive Tier One

Industry:

Automotive

Services:

Design and Engineering of Exterior Trims

Project Background

This project was focused on engineering the exterior trims including front and rear bumper assemblies and other exterior parts from feasibility to tooling release for SUV and sedan programs.

Our Scope

Concept Design: Style Feasibility, Material Definition, Initial 3D Concept, Fixation and Attachment Definition
Virtual Proto-Release: 3D Concept, 2D Creation for Tooling Feasibility, Cost Estimate. CAD Development Employing Best Modeling Methodologies for Quick Adaptability and Turnaround Time
Proto Release: Style Change (B-Series) Update, Design Improvement for Attachment and Fixation Scheme, Assembly Sequence, RPS Definition, Design with Manufacturing Consideration
Tooling Release: Style (A-Series), Final 3D CAD, Manufacturing Drawings with GD&T. Hands-On Support During Tool Implementation

What we did

We deployed a high quality team of engineers with rich experience in design and development of automotive trims, good surfacing skills and substantial manufacturing knowledge. We were able to rapidly ramp up our team to meet our customer’s aggressive delivery schedule. Since this was a new OEM for our customer, our experience with the OEM’s standards and tacit requirements were very instrumental in our customer winning a large volume of future business from the OEM.

Engineering cost savings

30%

Faster delivery

25%

Few words from our client

CREATIVE understands very well the needs and requirements of plastic product development of automotive industry and has thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes. They deliver on their commitment even in adverse situations and the team is very responsive to all feedback and enquiries. CREATIVE has very deep understanding of requirements and processes of major automotive OEMs worldwide.

Vice President

Global Engineering

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