Project: Intelligent Robotic Laser Welding and Hardening Cell

INTERWELD aims at the development of an innovative integrated methodology for optimal multiobjective task planning and performance of robotic laser hardening/welding workcells. Current practice involves the manual definition of some reference welding /hardening points and the subsequent moving of the robot using a joystick to each point so as to determine the exact planar point. In this project a hierarchical methodology will be developed integrated with advanced 3D vision techniques for optimal trajectory planning, towards the automatic path programming of robots undertaking various laser applications in the metal industry, such as welding of large steel components and laser hardening in stamping moulds. The main potential benefits of this proposal will be increased quality, shorter production times and lower costs.

Acronym	INTERWELD
Duration	01/11/2011 - 30/10/2013
Project Topic	Adaptive manufacturing technologies: processes for removing, joining, adding, forming, consolidating, assembling
Network	MANUNET II
Call	MANUNET Call 2011

Project partner

Number	Name	Role	Country
1	OKTO SA	Coordinator	Greece
2	GNC LASER	Partner	Spain