During the 4-week winter break between the Fall and Spring semesters, I had the opportunity to continue my internship with Burgess Norton and work on the development of a robotic automation cell designed for implementation on an active operation line.
The cell consisted of a robotic arm, two conveyor systems, and an integrated vision system capable of inspecting several critical measurements of the part, including flatness verification. Throughout the project, I was involved in both the design and implementation process, gaining valuable experience in automation, manufacturing integration, and machine vision applications.
One aspect of the project I especially enjoyed was contributing to the conveyor system. The conveyor was constructed and built from a 3D model that I had helped design during the previous winter, making it rewarding to see the project evolve from a digital concept into a fully functioning system on the production floor.
This experience provided valuable exposure to robotics, controls, CAD design, and real-world manufacturing automation, and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue learning and contributing at Burgess Norton.