Multi-disciplined Design-Build, Reliability & Life-Cycle Analysis/Optimization, and Turnkey Integration
Ergonomic and Automated Assembly Equipment
Custom Design-Build, Turnkey Integration, Modifications, and Repurpose of custom line-side equipment for assembly lines.
For the past 25 years we have been providing custom assembly equipment to OEMs across North America. Each of our designs are custom-tailored to the specific part, conveyance, and OEM standards. Each piece of equipment undergoes FEA to optimize strength and reliability in order to eliminate downtime due to equipment failure.
- Complex Lift Assists – Automated and Non Automated. Custom Designed Manipulators for Heavy/Challenging Installation or Transfer Processes (IP, Doors On/Off, Rear Row Seating, Moonroof/Panoramic Roof Install and Levelers)
- Raku (Ergo) Seats – All types of Ergonomic Seating used for ergonomic friendly access in, out, and around vehicle. Which reduce the risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders on Production Workers
- People Moving Platforms/Manveyors – Raising/Syncing Platforms for production team members to gain better ergonomic access to different areas of the vehicle to perform assembly tasks.
- Torque Tooling and Reaction Arms
- Overhead Support Structure – Design, Interference Checking, and Supply
- Design-build and turnkey Integration of new capital equipment
- Finite Element Analysis and Fatigue life estimation/optimization of
existing equipment.
- Modification of Existing Equipment for new vehicle models
- Cell Integration of Assembly Equipment, Gantry Structures, and Delivery/Indexing Systems for an entire pitch, cell, or area of a line (POW or Purchased)
- REBA (Ergonomic Analysis) of Assembly Tasks to identify and measure areas of intervention
- 100s+ of Analysis, Repair, and Design-Build Projects
- Reliability and Fatigue Life Expertise – Core competency that allows us to understand, predict, and optimize systems to develop reliable and safe solutions; eliminating chance of downtime due to equipment or structural failure. Includes FEA, FMEA, Strain Gauging, to predict and optimize Duty Cycle Fatigue Life
- Virtual Simulation Expertise – proven ability to simulate processes and loads in a virtual environment to get predictable results.
- Lightweight and Fatigue Resistant Materials and Processes – Ability to keep large systems lightweight while maintaining strength and reliability. We use varied materials to gain strength and reduce weight. (Carbon Fiber check jig pictured below)
- 3D Laser Scanning / Laser Tracker / Faro CMM Arm and 3D Scanning of Existing Conditions with BIM Integration to have a working model with virtual designs and existing site conditions/interferences
- Division 1 Weld Shop with In-House Welding Engineers and Inspectors (CWB and AWS)
Recent Projects
Fuel Tank Install Assist
Features: Automated Pick and Transfer over the Chassis Line, Vacuum Suction Cups, Overhead Railing System, Automated Process with Safety/Control Switch with Operator who fastens Fuel Tank
Carbon Fiber Raku Seat
Features: Lightweight Telescoping/Swing Raku Arm for entrance between B&C Pillar. This specific piece of equipment was used on a Paint Line. Composite Material allows for more mechanical movement and less equipment driven because an operator can easily move around with their own strength
Moon Roof Leveller
Features: Integrated Telescoping Raku Seat, Caters to multiple vehicle models, Semi-Automated, Line Syncing, Auto Return
Raku Seat
Features: Floor Mounted, Compact Swing Arm, Line Sync, Auto-return
Headliner Install Tool
Features: Auto-return, Semi-Automated, Caters to Multiple Headliner Types
Neutral Buoyant Lift Assist
Neutral Buoyant/Floating Lift Assist with Custom EOAT for specific parts. Examples: Doors On/Off, Wheel Install, 2nd Row Seating, 3rd Row Seating, etc.
Pictured above: Lift assist used for 3rd Row Seat Install.
Moon Roof Leveler Rebuild with Carbon Fiber Check Jig
Features: Replacement Part of existing leveller to adhere to new model dimensions, clearances, and parts.
Custom Carbon Fiber Check Jig to confirm tolerances. Lightweight material allowed the process to be done by one operator instead of two; saving non-value added labour
Moving Platform
Features: Vehicle Syncing/Raising Platform for ergonomic access when installing roof rail and performing overhead work
Moon Roof Leveler
Features: Semi-Automated Overhead Moon Roof Leveler with Integrated C-shape Raku Seat