Industry: Automotive Manufacturing

Region: Germany and China

Service: Workflow Study and Automation Inspection Mechanism implementation

Overview

A leading German automotive component manufacturer faced challenges with their manual assembly processes. The assembly work, involving many small components, was inspected manually, requiring significant manpower and resulting in inconsistent quality. CNIM Asia stepped in to improve efficiency and quality control by developing an automated inspection mechanism.

Challenge

The project presented several key challenges:

• Manual Assembly: The existing assembly process was labor-intensive, with workers manually assembling small parts into the final product.

• Inconsistent Quality: Manual inspection to check for missing components was unreliable and required substantial manpower.

• Efficiency and Defect Reduction: The customer needed a solution to increase efficiency and reduce defects.

Solution

Detailed Workflow Study

CNIM Asia conducted a comprehensive workflow study to understand the existing assembly process and identify key quality control points. This involved:

• Process Analysis: Analyzing each step of the assembly process to determine critical points where automation could be implemented.

• Quality Control Points: Identifying the key areas where quality control was essential to ensure all components were correctly assembled.

Development of Automation Inspection Mechanism

Based on the findings from the workflow study, CNIM Asia developed a customized automation inspection mechanism. This included:

• Automated Inspection: Designing and implementing automated systems to inspect assembled components, ensuring no parts were missing.

• Quality Assurance: Integrating advanced technologies to enhance the precision and reliability of the inspection process.

Implementation and Results

The automated inspection mechanism was implemented in the customer’s assembly line, resulting in significant improvements:

• Increased Efficiency: The automated process increased the customer’s efficiency by 10%, reducing the time required for assembly and inspection.

• Reduced Defects: The automation system reduced defects by 50%, ensuring higher quality and consistency in the final product.

Outcome

The implementation of the automated inspection mechanism by CNIM Asia transformed the customer’s assembly process. The automation not only increased efficiency and reduced defects but also ensured consistent quality, significantly improving overall productivity.

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