What?

The ROBOPINTA project focuses on robotic 3D printing with thermoplastics, which offers diverse opportunities across various industrial sectors. We are also exploring mechanical surface treatment methods, such as milling and grinding, and assessing their suitability for processing different materials.

Our main objective is to strengthen the innovation capacity of companies in the Central Ostrobothnia region, encouraging them to adopt modern robotics technologies that are material—and energy-efficient and worker-friendly.

Our goal is to create an innovative and efficient robotics station that meets the needs of regional businesses and contributes to the growth of the local industry.

Why?

Implementing a robotic station for surface treatment offers several advantages:

Robotic surface treatment reduces the physical strain on workers enabling more efficient dust collection and minimizing dust in the work environment. This improves work quality, employee well-being, and production efficiency.

Integrating multiple steps into a single robotic station significantly boosts productivity by minimizing unnecessary transitions, reducing waiting times, and limiting errors. Additionally, a multifunctional robotic station saves space compared to using multiple separate machines.

A robotic station can operate in alternating phases or focus on a single machining process, depending on the company’s needs.

For Whom?

The ROBOPINTA project is designed for companies in Central Ostrobothnia that could benefit from robotic machining methods, including those in the boat industry, machine shops, car workshops and repair shops, the wood products industry, and other sectors involved in mechanical surface treatment.

How?

We are developing a robotic station capable of manufacturing products via 3D printing and finishing them through milling and grinding. We will create and showcase three demonstrations: a 3D-printed and finished mold, a surface-machined metal part, and a surface-machined composite part.

To support companies, we will compile an information package on robotic surface finishing techniques and their applications for machining various surface materials. We will also assess the costs of robotic surface treatment and compare them with existing methods.

Finally, we will host two workshops, giving companies the chance to learn more about robotics and build valuable industry connections.