sLatch Latching Module

Established in 1970s, the client specializes in the manufacturing of electrical components, most notably the production of multi-layer ceramic chip capacitors. Its location in Singapore serves as the sales and production hub of the South East Asian region and consists of a large four-storey factory.

Currently, the key challenge faced by the client involves the transport of trolleys from one location to another through the use of an automatic door. At present, the workers at the factory are responsible for the delivery of these trolleys, and their task requires them to deliver payloads reaching 120 kg in weight for a total of 10 km daily.

The Royal Australian Air Force’s 36 Squadron (RAAF 36 SQN) is a strategic transport squadron. It is located at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, and controlled by No. 86 Wing, which is part of Air Mobility Group. The unit headquarters comprises executive, administrative and operational components. The squadron operates eight Boeing C-17 Globemaster IIIs. The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large millitary transport aircraft transporting troops and cargo throughout the world.

RAAF 36 SQN was interested in exploring whether there are ways to simplify and automate the movements of aircrafts parts. Our proposal laid out the vision for automated delivery of parts and equipment, phasing it from the simplest part of the problem to the end-state complete vision.