Manual assembly

 A manual assembly line is a production line thatconsists of a sequence of workstations

where assembly tasks are performed by human workers. Products areassembled as they
move along the line. At each station, a portion of the total work is performed on each
unit.

 We have designed and built many types of manual assembly systems & equipment with
single workstations and a low level of automated control. Typically, these stations would
include manually operated tooling or fixturing with automated part presence and
verification sensors to verify the assembly process. For manual workstations most of the
assembly steps are completed manually but it is not uncommon to have some
automated steps during the process.
 Operators work in a safe, ergonomically correct and efficient method to minimize part-
to-part cycle time and increase quality. Feedback systems ensure proper forces, torques
and angles achieved during component installation.
 Operator workstations assist in manual part assembly with machine verification to
ensure all components are present, installed, and adhesive is fully cured. Machines are
custom-tailored to each part assembly and include the desired level of automation and
verification to meet project requirements. Quality checks are performed using a PLC
system and incorporated sensors. Mechanical poka-yokes aid in proper part installation.
Automated production lines

The automated production lines are the solution of complex integrated production.

Automatic Production Line CMF Groupe

Production lines can combine operations such as cutting, rolling, product marking, drilling,
bending, welding …

Our production lines are controlled by a central control system, which manages all operations.

We consider your different constraints and needs so as to offer you the best mechanical
solution.
Automated assembly systems

Assembly processes of micro-systems that meet the requirements of a mass production

environment must feature automated handling and component alignment functions. Based on
many years of experience in the development and application of scaled-up technology solutions
for customers in the manufacturing industry, the Fraunhofer IPT is capable of adapting existing
micro-assembly components as well as self-developed concepts to design efficient solutions for
automated assembly lines.

Automated assembly facilities for medium-sized and large production volumes

We design customized production facilities for medium-sized and large quantities of various
miniaturized laser systems, cameras and optical sensors, providing technologies, components
and turnkey solutions for high-precision automated micro-assembly processes. The Fraunhofer
IPT technologies are distributed through our business partners.
Celular manufacturing

A manufacturing approach in which equipment and workstations are arranged to facilitate

small lot, continuous flow production. In a manufacturing cell, all operations that are necessary
to produce a component or sub assembly are performed in close proximity, often times in a U-
shaped layout, thus allowing for quick feedback between operations when problems and other
issues arise. Workers in manufacturing cells are typically cross trained and able to perform
multiple tasks as needed.

In traditional manufacturing environments, similar machines are placed close together (e.g.
lathes, mills, drills, presses, painting, cleaning, etc.). These layouts are more robust to machine
breakdowns, have common jigs and fixtures in the same area, and support high levels of
demarcation. Cellular Manufacturing systems machines are grouped together according to the
families of parts produced, which provides a distinct advantage in that material flow is
significantly improved, which reduces the distance traveled by materials, inventory, people
which increases the overall lead times.
flexible manufacturing systems

is a manufacturing system in which there is some amount of flexibility that allows the system
to react in case of changes, whether predicted or unpredicted. This flexibility is generally
considered to fall into two categories, which both contain numerous subcategories.

The first category, routing flexibility, covers the system's ability to be changed to produce new
product types, and ability to change the order of operations executed on a part. The second
category is called machine flexibility, which consists of the ability to use multiple machines to
perform the same operation on a part, as well as the system's ability to absorb large-scale
changes, such as in volume, capacity, or capability.

Most FMS consist of three main systems. The work machines which are often automated CNC
machines are connected by a material handling system to optimize parts flow and the central
control computer which controls material movements and machine flow.
The main advantages of an FMS is its high flexibility in managing manufacturing resources like
time and effort in order to manufacture a new product. The best application of an FMS is found
in the production of small sets of products like those from a mass production