Cost-effective production automation (weaving)
The aim of the project is to strengthen the RDI activities of production automation in the Nivala Development Community and to transfer expertise to companies and other partners through the introduction of cost-effective production automation infrastructure and the implementation of sample structures. The project investigates the price levels of automation solutions at different levels and implements equipment investments for Nivala Vocational College in order to develop automation training. The aim is also to focus research activities on a more multidisciplinary basis, as well as closer cooperation between the Jokilaaksot Association of Education and Training (JEDU) and the University of Oulu in automation technology. The project will study and develop cost-effective production automation solutions and structures, such as machining and welding machines, copy-processing machines, active fasteners and software for monitoring and controlling production. The resulting expertise and cost-effective automation solutions will have a positive impact on the efficiency and competitiveness of the production of companies operating in the area, as well as on the strengthening of research and training activities. The exemplary structures and applications created in the project lower the threshold for self-imposed production development and automation, and help companies to detect and solve development targets and cost-effectively automated functions in their production.