Case Study: a custom equipment manufacturer achieves efficient EV battery assembly with Sterling Engineering

a custom equipment manufacturer designs 190-lb EV battery assembly with Sterling Engineering

A custom equipment manufacturer faced the challenge of designing an automated system to assemble and test heavy electric vehicle battery packs across three floors of a facility located in a seismic zone. Their goal was to maintain process efficiency and cycle time despite the intermittent nature of the operation. They engaged Sterling Engineering for engineering consulting and mechanical design services.

Sterling Engineering designed a solution using 3D SolidWorks that included robotics integration and a two-story buffer elevator capable of holding 10,000 pounds of battery packs. The system was specifically designed to meet seismic compliance requirements. The result was a robust, automated system that successfully maintained the required cycle time and provided reliable surge capacity for the client's manufacturing flow.