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Saint-Gobain Case Study: Reduce Injuries and Increase Productivity with the FT 300 Force Torque Sensor

David Maltais
by David Maltais. Last updated on Dec 13, 2017 8:15 AM
Posted on Dec 13, 2017 7:00 AM. 1 min read time

Want to see what a force torque sensor does in a manufacturing environment? Take a look at our recent video filmed in Saint-Gobain’s plant in Sully-sur-Loire, France. This factory has deployed collaborative robot cells to free employees from tedious, repetitive tasks. Robotiq’s FT 300 Force Torque Sensor has proven essential to automate the grueling glass polishing process, thanks to its path recording function.


 
 

See how automating this polishing increased capacity by 30% while eliminating reducing musculoskeletal disorders among operators. All of this, while achieving ROI in less than 12 months for the whole collaborative cell.

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David Maltais
Written by David Maltais
David is a PR specialist at Robotiq, where he focuses on sharing Robotiq's voice worldwide. David brings several years' experience as a journalist to his work. He enjoys interacting with partners and influencers in the automation and manufacturing industries.
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