"Blue Sky": WLAN power wrenches with automatic operating fluid control. The new assembly concept employs the "Blue Sky" principle, with indoor tracking and the use of WLAN battery-powered wrenches. Operating fluid control is fully automated. The already outstanding quality standards have been further improved by the greater degree of automation.
Logistic supply of the workstations using baskets. The newly designed 100% basket allows completely rack-free provision of materials. All the components for engine-specific bill of materials are commissioned at the logistic center in Marbach, and the basket only includes the components needed for the relevant variant.
Driverless transport system (FTS) accompanies the assembly technician. The new concept uses driverless transport vehicles (FTFs) to move the basket in parallel with the assembly cart, and the line also has overtaking facilities. Autonomous control of the vehicles is by indoor tracking.
Test stations consolidated into central stations. The introduction of central stations significantly reduces the number of test stations and working procedures in M139 assembly. Here too, the processes are supported by the future-oriented use of FTS/ FTS, indoor GPS, WLAN bolting technology & tableaus.
JOB#1 – The future has already begun. On April 8, 2019 the new assembly line was ceremoniously handed over to Production by the planners. On an area of over 1500 sq. m., it will produce the M139 engines for the new 45-series models.
Although technological progress and greater automation in production plays a greater role in assembly operations, it is still people who dictate the pace. For more than six months, using "Day One Days", quality bays and line training, our technicians are comprehensively qualified and are currently assembling numerous engines each day.
We would like to thank the entire project team for this!