Elektroautomatik Automation
Case study
Elektroautomatik has supported the food company Ljusgårda in expanding and automating their hydroponic lettuce production. With this initiative, Ljusgårda has increased its capacity from 2 to 50 tons of lettuce per month and expanded its cultivation area from 650 to 7,000 square meters.– “This project takes us from 2 tons per month to 50 tons per month, which is a massive improvement for us,” says Andreas Wilhelmsson, CEO of Ljusgårda.
Previously, cultivation was managed manually on a smaller scale. With the expansion, a fully automated system has been implemented. Elektroautomatik played a key role in this transformation by:
– “The task involved transitioning from a manual system to a fully automated one. It was an exciting challenge with fantastic results,” says Daniel Härström, Project Manager at Elektroautomatik.
Elektroautomatik contributed project management and technical expertise through its business unit, Elektroautomatik Consultant:
– “The combination of project management and automation expertise from Elektroautomatik has been invaluable in building this facility. They have truly helped us tackle the challenges of this project,” says Andreas Wilhelmsson.
Ljusgårda now operates an automated hydroponic cultivation system that enables large-scale and efficient year-round production. The solution represents a milestone for the company and a significant step toward sustainable food production in Sweden.
Elektroautomatik has developed and delivered a robotic cell for erecting and taping corrugated cardboard boxes for a customer. The solution handles 240 boxes per hour and can easily be adapted to different box sizes.The customer needed a flexible solution to efficiently manage boxes of various sizes. The result was a versatile system with a robot capable of handling four different box sizes.– “The unique aspect of this solution is that you can refill a magazine while the robot continues working with the others. Additionally, operators can easily adjust the settings to allow the system to handle different sizes in the same process,” says Per-Åke Dahlberg, Technical Sales Representative at Elektroautomatik.
The robotic cell is designed for maximum efficiency:
Elektroautomatik provided a complete turnkey solution, including:
The long-standing relationship between the customer and Elektroautomatik resulted in the customer purchasing an additional identical system after the project’s success.
Elektroautomatik, through its Mobile Robotics business unit, has supplied advanced AGV systems to Navistar Inc, a leading manufacturer of International® commercial trucks, diesel engines, and IC Bus® school and commercial buses. The first delivery to their Huntsville, Alabama, facility took place in 2021, followed by additional deliveries in 2022 and 2023.
The deliveries include complete systems for both assembly lines and production-related logistics. The solutions feature:
“Navistar chose AGV-based solutions over fixed installations to create flexible production setups that meet future needs,” says Pär Knutsson, Sales Manager at Elektroautomatik Mobile Robotics.
The deal was signed after an extensive evaluation process, including testing of pilot equipment. Elektroautomatik Mobile Robotics customized both hardware and software to meet Navistar’s specific requirements.“We are proud of these deliveries, which include a wide variety of AGVs and five different systems. This demonstrates our strength and competitiveness,” concludes Pär Knutsson.
Navistar’s high standards for availability, ergonomics, and safety made Elektroautomatik Mobile Robotics’ proven track record and expertise decisive in their choice of supplier.
Navistar Inc, part of the Traton Group, is a leading player in the U.S. automotive industry, manufacturing trucks, buses, and engines for the global market.
In collaboration with ABB and the Elektroautomatik Automation business unit, Elektroautomatik has delivered a robotic cell for press braking to Swegon Group AB.
The new robotic cell has provided Swegon with several benefits:
Swegon Group AB is a market-leading provider of indoor climate solutions, offering innovative systems for ventilation, heating, cooling, and climate optimization. The company combines technical expertise with connected services to create healthy and energy-efficient indoor environments.