Automated Robotic Systems for Parallel Material Handling and Characterization

Chemia is a material discovery company that aims to improve its material handling and characterization processes by developing innovative automation and robotics solutions in this project. The initiative is set to enhance Chemia’s capabilities in developing innovative functional materials, focusing on developing more efficient CO2 capture and waste heat recovery technologies. This project is particularly geared towards overcoming current limitations in manual material transportation and the lack of parallelization in experimentation processes. By introducing automation, Chemia seeks to increase the throughput of material experimentation significantly, enabling the simultaneous handling of several samples across various experimental platforms. The intern aims to design, assemble, and program an automated system that is both scalable and compatible with Chemia’s technological needs. Furthermore, the project emphasizes the importance of programming and electrical planning, ensuring that the system can adapt to different environmental conditions within the testing framework. The expected outcomes include a comprehensive automation solution capable of managing material processes from synthesis to analysis, a robust electrical system for precise control and safety, and detailed documentation to support future scalability and maintenance.

Faculty Supervisor:

Nicolas Quaegebeur

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Partner:

Chemia Discovery Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Advanced Manufacturing; Clean Technology

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

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