Automation of non-rigid textile handling and sewing
The OmniVance Sewing Cell is a pre-engineered robotic solution that automates textile sewing in a compact cell, integrating handling, feeding, inspection, sewing, and unloading for consistent quality and productivity.
Designed for 2D-2D sewing of leather, fabric, and foam, it supports fast return on investment by reducing manual work while maintaining high process stability.
The OmniVance Sewing Cell addresses one of the most challenging areas in automotive manufacturing: the automation of non-rigid textile handling and sewing.
Combining an ABB’s SCARA robot with a synchronized sewing process, the cell transforms traditionally manual, repetitive operations into a stable and repeatable automated workflow. Ready to deploy, it is optimized for automotive interior applications such as seat covers and trim components, where flexibility and quality are critical.
Key benefits
Increased automation
<p>Automates destacking, handling, inspection, sewing machine synchronization, and unloading in one cell, reducing manual intervention in textile sewing operations by 40-50%. </p>Stable process and consistent quality
<p>Delivers repeatable stitching to automotive quality standards. Integrated vision ensures accurate material positioning and process control. </p>Faster implementation
<p>Standardized, pre-engineered solution reduces engineering effort, minimizes risk, and accelerates deployment. </p>Scalability and flexibility
<p>Modular design and configurable from single to multi-robot setups, enabling scalability based on production needs. Standardized feeding tray simplifies loading and supports different part sizes. </p>Key features
- Fully integrated process – Combines handling, inspection, feeding, sewing, and unloading in one coordinated robotic solution.
- Fast changeovers – Enables quick switching between parts and materials, including simplified bobbin changes.
- Flexible production in a compact footprint - Handles non-rigid materials, including leather, fabric, and foam, and multi-layer combinations, with a compact design that fits existing factory layouts.
- SCARA-based performance – Built on ABB IRB 930 SCARA for fast, precise pick-and-place in sewing applications.
- Sewing process synchronization – Robot synchronizes with sewing machine, eliminating need for costly and complex cartesian systems.
- Reduced set up time - Modular platform design enables reuse and reduces setup time
- Standardized tooling - configurable grippers adapt to specific materials.
- Vision-enabled operation – Vision provides a precise location of textile parts to secure the proper sewing process.
- Easy to program and use - ABB´s SewingWare enables simple programming and operation for a great user experience.
Applications
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Automotive interiors
The OmniVance Sewing Cell is designed for textile components used in automotive interiors, including seat covers and trim modules.
Extended textile applications
Can also be adapted to other textile and garment manufacturing environments where flexible material handling and sewing automation are required.
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