Aker Philadelphia Shipyard selected Pemamek for a Supplier of a Modern Micropanel Welding Robot Line
Pemamek Oy Ltd was recently awarded a contract of Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, construction and delivery of a micro panel line. Commissioning in early 2013, the new modern micro panel line replaces the existing one. This new line will substantially increase shipyard’s productivity and therefore improve outstandingly Aker Philadelphia Shipyards positioning at the market.
Additionally, Pemamek Ltd contracted a yearly maintenance contract for the equipment and software for fully support in periodical maintenance and so enabling continuous production.
The micro panel line utilises high-tech Lincoln Electric Power Wave welding power sources and is based on Pemamek’s patented Vision programming system, in this case equipped with two Motoman robots. The line is equipped also with a special welding floor type conveyor solution to make working on the line safer and to transport welded web plates smoothly.
- Aker Philadelphia Shipyard decided to invest in PEMA for achieving better productivity and improved schedule at the shipyard with new and modern technology, says Sanjay Deshmuk, Vice President of Aker Philadelphia Shipyard
- APSI is our old customer since 1990’s when we delivered our vertical welding system for them. It’s great to cooperate again with Aker to improve their productivity by most modern shipbuilding production automation technology, says Jukka Rantala, Director of Sales at Pemamek Oy Ltd.
Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (“APSI”) is a leading U.S. commercial shipyard constructing vessels for operation in the U.S. Jones Act market. It possesses a state-of-the-art shipbuilding facility and has earned a reputation as the preferred provider of oceangoing merchant vessels. Founded in 1987 and since powering up in 2003, they have delivered 16 large ocean-going commercial vessels; representing more than 50% of the entire U.S. oceangoing commercial fleet production. Aker Philadelphia Shipyard is currently in the process of constructing two product tankers. Both vessels are scheduled for delivery through 2013, securing the yard’s shipbuilding backlog in this period.
PEMA welding automation is designed by the world’s leading specialist in designing and manufacturing welding automation systems, and work-piece handling equipment – PEMAMEK LTD. PEMA product solutions are designed to improve customer competitiveness and productivity for better profits. Pemamek uses and produces hi-tech: utilising the best available robot and automation technology. Established in 1970, an AAA-company Pemamek has constantly strived to supply the best welding automation solutions in the world.
PEMA systems and comprehensive customer support services are specifically engineered for the heavy engineering, mobile machinery, civil construction, shipbuilding and offshore, industrial boiler, wind energy, and process and nuclear industries. PEMA products and services are used in more than 50 countries around the world.
For more information:
Mr. Jukka Rantala
Director, Sales & Marketing Pemamek Oy Ltd.
Tel:+358 40 703 6176
jukka.rantala (a t) pemamek.com
Media contacts:
Mrs. Kristiina Pispala
Marketing Manager
kristiina.pispala (a t) pemamek.com
