SAAB ADDS MORE ROBOT POWER TO ENGINE ASSEMBLY

Nine additional robots have been installed in Saab's engine plant in Sodertalje, south of Stockholm to increase the flexibility of assembly and expand capacity. The original group assembly concept has been replaced by individual assembly stations using special unmanned mobile assembly carriers. The highlights of the system which is a blend of automatic and manual assembly which offers maximum flexibility are described. Engineers comment that the new system has brought considerable improvements in quality and marked labor savings. The system is so designed that further automatic assembly can be introduced as the need and opportunity arises.

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  Chilton Company, Incorporated

  One Chilton Way
  Philadelphia, PA  United States  19089
• Authors:
  • Mullins, P J
• Publication Date: 1985-4

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 31-32
• Serial:
  • Automotive Industries
  • Volume: 165
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Randall Publishing Company
  • ISSN: 1099-4130
  • Serial URL: http://www.ai-online.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Assembly lines; Automation; Productivity; Quality control; Robots; Vehicle power plants
• Uncontrolled Terms: Quality
• Old TRIS Terms: Automobile assembly; Automobile engines
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00451805
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-039 082
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Dec 31 1985 12:00AM