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This research aims to develop a semi-automatic battery voltage testing machine using electro-pneumatic technology controlled by a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) at PT VARTA Microbattery Indonesia. This machine is designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of testing lithium round cell 2/3 AA batteries, which were previously tested manually. The machine development utilizes the Quality Function Deployment (QFD) method, which identifies user needs through interviews and questionnaires, then translates them into technical characteristics within the system. The analysis using the House of Quality (HoQ) showed that the main priorities are testing accuracy, speed, ease of operation, and safety. This system integrates electro-pneumatic components, sensors, and PLC to control the machine's movements, ensuring a more efficient and consistent production process. The results indicate that the implementation of this semi-automatic machine can reduce the testing cycle time and improve battery production productivity.
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Kim, T., Lim, H., & Cho, K. (2022). Conceptual robot design for the automated layout of building structures by integrating QFD and TRIZ. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 120(3), 1793–1804. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-022-08803-2
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Setiawan, B., & Surantha, N. (2023). Penerapan Quality Function Deployment (QFD) Pada Desain Smart Aquaculture Untuk Sektor Tambak Udang Vaname Berbasis IOT. Journal of Information System Research (JOSH), 4(2), Article 2. https://doi.org/10.47065/josh.v4i2.2806
Zhang, H. (2024). Optimization and Innovation of Industrial Control Systems Based on PLC. Advances in Computer, Signals and Systems, 8(4), 12–19. https://doi.org/10.23977/acss.2024.080403
Zhang, L. (2022). Application of programmable logic control in the nonlinear machine automation control using numerical control technology. Nonlinear Engineering, 11(1), 428–436. https://doi.org/10.1515/nleng-2022-0229
Zhao, S., Han, Z., Chang, M., & Li, D. (2024). Application Research of Intelligent Pneumatic Control System in Industrial Automation. 2024 International Conference on Electrical Drives, Power Electronics & Engineering (EDPEE), 781–784. https://doi.org/10.1109/EDPEE61724.2024.00150
Zhou, J., Shen, Y., Pantelous, A. A., & Liu, Y. (2024). Quality Function Deployment: A Bibliometric-Based Overview. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 71, 1180–1201. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2022.3146534