Assembly Automation Technologies

Assembly Automation

Robot Integration

Eclipse has extensive experience in integrating all types of robots from large, 6 axis articulated robots to small collaborative robots. We will work with you to select the right robot for the right application.

Eclipse has experience in integration of all commonly used industrial robot vendors.

  • 6 axis
  • SCARA
  • Collaborative
  • Delta
  • Gantry
  • Servo and Pneumatic Pick & Place

Automated Part Feeding

Bowl feeder

Automated feeding of incoming parts to the line is a key consideration in developing an automation concept. Eclipse has built a network of reliable feeder vendors and will select the right feeder for the right application.

  • Vibratory Bowl
  • Step Feeders
  • Centrifugal
  • Flex Feeder
  • Tray Handler
  • 3D Bin Pick

Part Conveyance

Parts conveyance

Parts conveyance is the backbone of every automated assembly system. Eclipse has experience in selecting the right conveyance method for the right application dependent on system cycle time, part size/weight, machine foot-print and operating environment.

  • Powered Roller/Pallet
  • Linear Servo Conveyance
  • Belt
  • Indexing Rotary Dial
  • Linear Indexer

Inspection & Test

Quality inspection

We understand the importance of part quality and the need for in process testing and inspection to ensure final assembly integrity. Eclipse has experience in the design, setup and integration of many types of inspection systems.

  • Machine Vision Inspection
  • Machine Vision Gauging
  • 3D Surface Profiling
  • Linear Displacement
  • Leak Test
  • Electrical & HiPot Test
  • Bluetooth & Near Field
  • 3rd Party Test Integration

Integration to 3rd Party

Eclipse has extensive experience in the integration of many types of 3rd party supplied equipment. Eclipse will work with the 3rd party vendor to understand mechanical, electrical, control and data interfaces to ensure a fully integrated successful implementation.

  • Mold Machines
  • CNC Machines
  • Parts Washers
  • Curing Ovens
  • End of Line Test
  • Packaging
  • Labelling
  • Marking
  • Weighting
  • Filling

Fastening & Joining

Assembly automation is at the heart of what we do at Eclipse. We have extensive experience in utilizing various technologies and fastening methods with many different types of materials along with process test and verification to ensure process quality.

Plastics

  • Ultrasonic weld
  • Heat Stake
  • UV & Thermal Cure Epoxy
  • RF Welding
  • Laser Weld
  • Resistance Welding

Metals

  • Laser Weld
  • MIG Weld
  • Resistance Weld
  • Rivet Nuts
  • Bolt Torquing

Dispensing

Choosing the right type of dispenser for the right process is key to a successful application. Eclipse has experience in a wide range of dispensing applications from micro liter dispensing in medical device assembly applications to high volume potting applications.

  • High Precision reagent dispense
  • Epoxy and other liquid adhesives
  • Potting
  • Tapes

AGV/AMR/Rail

Automated part delivery of incoming materials and outgoing finished product can further optimize labor utilization in today’s manufacturing operations. Eclipse can assist in selecting and integrating the right Automatic Guided Vehicle, Autonomous Mobile Robot or Rail Guided material transfer system.

  • AGV
  • AMR
  • Rail Guided