The term work cell is particularly at home in the fields of automation, industry and Factory 4.0 as well as robots. A work cell describes a demarcated work area in which people and/or machines work together to complete certain tasks efficiently. These cells are often set up specifically for a production step and contain machines, robot arms, tools or conveyor systems.
Work cells ensure that work processes are faster, safer and more flexible. They can be programmed to process small quantities as well as large quantities. In Industry 4.0, work cells are often digitally networked and exchange data with other areas of production.
A simple example: In a car production facility, there is a welding work cell in which robots assemble the sheet metal parts of a car. Here, several machines work together in a coordinated manner so that the entire welding process runs smoothly without the need for manual human intervention. This increases quality and saves time.
By using work cells, production processes can be designed more efficiently, errors minimised and companies can react more flexibly to market changes.
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