Lifteringapplying
Lifteringapplying is a term used in discussions of industrial automation to describe a combined operation in which lifting or grasping devices are used to pick up a component or substrate and simultaneously apply a material, coating, or adhesive to a target surface. The term is a fusion of lifting and applying and has appeared in process-planning literature and some vendor documentation as a way to describe integrated handling and deposition steps. It is not widely formalized and may be used variably across industries.
The typical setup uses a robotic manipulator equipped with end-effectors that can both grasp and dispense.
Process planning for lifteringapplying involves alignment and fiducial referencing, transfer path optimization, and deposition parameters. Sensors
Applications span electronics assembly, optics, packaging, automotive interior components, and consumer electronics housings. Benefits include reduced
Limitations include higher equipment costs, complex calibration, and potential process risk if deposition interferes with part