Intelligent Manufacturing Cell for Implants

Due to complex geometries, filigree structures, and difficult clamping conditions, the manufacturing of implants in single-part or small-batch production is challenging. The intelligent manufacturing cell presented here can minimize the effort for process setup and ensures constant product quality through process control. The cell independently evaluates the quality of the machined implants using tactile and optical measurements and, if necessary, adapts the tool paths. This allows for reducing shape deviations up to 69% while reducing certification effort.