Automation of a syringe assembly line using the Magnemotion transport system

Abstract

The rapid advancement of technologies such as industrial automation has driven the need for better methods and tools to optimize, monitor, and control industrial systems. This rapid growth of all these technologies means that companies in the industrial world are constantly upgrading to the latest technology on the market in order to remain competitive, as there is fierce competition both locally and globally. One of the technologies that is becoming increasingly popular in the pharmaceutical industry is Magnemotion, a conveyor system developed by Rockwell Automation based on electromagnetism that is designed to move light loads quickly and efficiently. The current automation project carries out the study, design and simulation of a syringe assembly line using the Magnemotion transport system. It is based on a real project, scheduled for completion in summer 2024, and must therefore meet all the requirements imposed by the client. Before arriving at the solution, a digital twin is developed using Rockwell Automation's Arena software in order to be able to simulate the model without touching any hardware elements. The proposed solution consists of a SCADA system controlled by a GuardLogix PLC (emulator) that exchanges information with an HMI developed using Zenon and with a Magnemotion controller node that acts as a simulator. In the final part, statistical production data are analysed and compared with the data obtained using the Arena model to determine the accuracy of the previously developed digital twin