Automation

Sika is revolutionizing automotive assembly by combining its advanced adhesive technologies with automation solutions. Explore how Sika’s innovations are transforming efficiency, sustainability, and performance in vehicle manufacturing.

Sika has revolutionized Body-in-White (BIW) assembly lines by incorporating SikaBaffle® products into robotic automation systems. These systems utilize space-saving, stackable components, standardized grippers for seamless integration, and programmable motion paths for efficient pick-and-place processes. This transformative innovation significantly reduces manual labor, improves precision, and aligns with Industry 4.0 standards. Additionally, automated SikaBaffle® assembly enhances sustainability by optimizing packaging efficiency and lowering CO² emissions.

For example, a leading OEM successfully reduced operational cycle times by 30 %, minimized errors, and improved overall efficiency using this automated solution. Looking ahead, Sika is developing AI-driven robotics for adaptive processes, advanced packaging solutions for improved logistics, and integration with SikaSeal® pumpable baffle technology to enable fully automated cavity sealing.

Sika is revolutionizing automotive assembly by combining its advanced adhesive technologies with automation solutions. Explore how Sika’s innovations are transforming efficiency, sustainability, and performance in vehicle manufacturing.

Sika has revolutionized Body-in-White (BIW) assembly lines by incorporating SikaBaffle® products into robotic automation systems. These systems utilize space-saving, stackable components, standardized grippers for seamless integration, and programmable motion paths for efficient pick-and-place processes. This transformative innovation significantly reduces manual labor, improves precision, and aligns with Industry 4.0 standards. Additionally, automated SikaBaffle® assembly enhances sustainability by optimizing packaging efficiency and lowering CO² emissions.

For example, a leading OEM successfully reduced operational cycle times by 30 %, minimized errors, and improved overall efficiency using this automated solution. Looking ahead, Sika is developing AI-driven robotics for adaptive processes, advanced packaging solutions for improved logistics, and integration with SikaSeal® pumpable baffle technology to enable fully automated cavity sealing.

Sika’s high-speed robotic application of SikaDamp® sound-dampening products is powered by proprietary End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT). This technology eliminates air pockets for flawless bonding, ensures precise adhesion with optimal pressure, and enables application on challenging surfaces, including vertical and overhead areas. Capable of processing up to 45 pads per minute, this solution enhances acoustic performance, speeds up production, and reduces engineering complexity through standardized designs.

One Tier 1 supplier achieved a 25 % reduction in labor costs, flawless adhesion, and consistent damping performance with SikaDamp® automation. Future advancements include lightweight materials for reduced vehicle weight and machine-learning robotics for precise application on complex geometries.

To support smaller-scale operations or intricate applications, Sika has introduced ergonomic handheld dispensers inspired by PowerCure technology. These dispensers ensure flawless bonding by eliminating air pockets and are designed for operator comfort, making them ideal for low-volume production. This semi-automatic solution bridges the gap between manual and fully automated processes, offering cost-effective and reliable performance.

A case study demonstrated that a small-scale manufacturer achieved 20 % faster application times while maintaining high-quality damping performance. Sika’s future plans include IoT-enabled dispensers for real-time performance monitoring and enhanced operator-guided semi-automatic solutions.

Sika is shaping the future of automotive manufacturing with innovative approaches that combine intelligent packaging, robotic integration, and advanced adhesive technologies. The commitment is to enhance efficiency by streamlining production, promote sustainability through eco-friendly practices, and lead innovation by embracing Industry 4.0 standards.

Join Sika in revolutionizing the next generation of automotive assembly and driving in the industry forward.