Blog entries

Webinar: The Next Generation of Smart, Flexible and Lean Assembly

Rebecca — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:11:28 +0100

In this webinar, you will learn how eFlex Assembly delivers a technology toolkit that includes Plant Floor HMI and Controller Logic, Standardized Plug and Play Station design supported with a suite of management software products. As a result, eFlex Assembly translates into reduced operating costs and increased flexibility of lean manufacturing operations.

What you learn by attending this webinar:

How eFlex Assembly enabled a major auto manufacture attain world class quality...

Convergence, Flexibility Drive the Global Automotive Reality

Claire Mozer — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:58:23 +0100

Convergence, Flexibility Drive the Global Automotive Reality

Automaking Poised to Enter Next Stage of Development

By Aaron Hand

Automobile manufacturers today compete in an increasingly global environment. And they're dragging their machine and component suppliers along. Output and influence is shifting more and more toward Asia. With 40% of automotive manufacturing taking place in China, India and ASEANcountries, suppliers can no longer afford to ignore that part of the wor...

Thinking Outside the Box - Literally

Claire Mozer — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:56:30 +0100

GM realizes “weeks to hours” reduction in line change and transmission build dynamics at Toledo Powertrain, resulting from Flexible Assembly Configuration System (FACS) and Siemens control/communication.

OP 090/OP 100 in sequence at General Motors Toledo Powertrain plant.

A tried and true euphemism nowadays — “thinking outside of the box” — usually refers to a pattern of thought or ...

2012 Electro-Matic Tech Tip Off

Claire Mozer — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:58:46 +0100

March 15, 2012
Ford Field • Detroit, MI
Join us for an exciting event with a wide-range of free, informative automation seminars, including the eFlex Assembly! The trade show is open from 8:30 am until 6:00 pm and features table top demonstrations.

Ready for the Next Generation of Smart & Flexible Assembly
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm • Presenter: eFlex Assembly
The next generation assembly system requires the capability to achieve a substantial i...

eFlex at the Tech ManufactureXPO

Claire Mozer — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:09:27 +0100

Troy, MI – February 6, 2012 – ASSEMBLY, Quality, Adhesives & Sealants Industry, appliance DESIGN and World Trade 100 magazines present the second annual Tech ManufactureXPO on May 2 from 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT.

Tech ManufactureXPO is Virtually Easy

Are you limited by time and budget constraints but hungry to hear from manufacturing experts, view new products and spec she...

Welcome to our new website!

Rebecca — Fri, 06 May 2011 10:44:52 +0100

Welcome to our new website! Our website will be a resource for our customers to get support as well as access to ideas, news and information in flexible assembly manufacturing. More to come soon!