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Workforce Health Drives Cretex Medical to Automate Precision Assembly

Cretex Medical, a contract manufacturer for the medical device industry, faced a challenge in improving the health of their assembly team while scaling up production of a critical component for intravascular lithotripsy catheter devices. The manual process of assembling these tiny components was physically and mentally taxing for the workers. To address this issue, they turned to Arimation Robotics, a machine builder known for solving difficult problems. Traditional robotic solutions were not suitable for the small size and complex assembly process of the component. Working closely with Cretex Medical, Arimation Robotics defined requirements and conducted feasibility testing to eliminate risks before developing the automation solution. They designed, built, and tested a custom automation cell consisting of three main elements: Meca500: A six-axis robotic arm known for its small size and precise automation capabilities with a repeatability of 0.005 microns. Asycube 50 and EYE+: A flexible feeding system designed by Asyril, capable of handling tiny components and offering advanced controls for integration. Custom wire feeding and cutting solution: Developed to accurately manipulate wire that is 0.1 mm thick. By utilizing these components, Cretex Medical aimed to offer solutions to complex assembly challenges, building confidence with their customers. The implementation of the world's smallest robot for handling some of the world's smallest parts was seen as a natural fit for their requirements.