| Abstract [eng] |
Packaging lines are one of the key factors of today’s industrial companies, as it defines the outcome of manufacturing. Though some industrial fields have implemented automated packaging systems, which lead to high capacity rates, this is not the case when considering the furniture industry. Only a small amount of furniture companies has installed high performance automated packaging lines, which allows to presume that implementation of such systems in the furniture industry can be considered as a novelty. The main goal of this research was to design a modern packaging line with installed automated systems applying newly developed solutions and existing methods of furniture industry companies. The experience that the companies have compiled across the years, provides crucial data which can be related and based on for further future improvements. Newly designed solutions, such as the robot cell and the automated outfeed system, have made it possible to eliminate monotonous physical work, thus automating low added-value workplaces. This study shows that the application of automated packaging lines in the furniture industry would provide an opportunity to take a step towards a modern industry field. And this would not only increase the capacity, but also have a positive impact on the company's financial results. |
