eFlex Assembly is a an end-to-end solution for medium to complex assembly with model variability. It is a Microsoft .NET-based, easy-to-use flexible assembly process configuration tool that tightly synchronizes activity between the ERP layer and automation on the plant floor by executing a fast, accurate and repeatable rebalancing of PLC-controlled interlocked assembly workstation lines using the customer’s component assembly process information.

Using eFlex Assembly, process owners can deploy process flows to specific work stations throughout the flexible assembly system structure, without recoding or bringing the system down. The eFlex Assembly user interface screens hide the complexity of flexible assembly system logic, enabling you to work at the highest level of the process using “best practice” process templates without being exposed to the controls engineering hard coding for the flexible assembly system.

What Does It Do?

eFlex Assembly is designed to help component manufacturers meet both planned and unexpected events in their assembly operations. eFlex takes Enterprize Resorce Planning & Manufacturing Execution System the last mile, the most difficult and expensive segment.  It uniquely delivers a flexible assembly system solution that covers:

• Quality management
• Assembly line error proofing
• Time & labor estimating
• Process performance optimization for customers that require flexible assembly lines

For more information about the features of eFlex Assembly, watch our online demostrations.

Who Needs It?

Typical users of eFlex Assembly are stakeholders and managers of assembly systems whose component manufacturing requires assembly line automation and final assembly operations to:

• Balance capacity with demand to meet market fluctuations
• Continuously tune the flexibility of your line by applying the eFlex concept
• Control all of your manufacturing sites with a true common standard
• Lower capital expenditures for new equipment and reduce time to market

Although it works in all manufacturing assembly line environments, the major specialty of eFlex Assembly is providing real-time configuration and validation of assembly processes whose products are of high mix and require high quality due to safety, liability, recall type issues. eFlex Assembly enables component manufacturers in the Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Consumer Goods and Industrial Machinery & Components industries to adapt quickly and easily to market changes and unexpected events, making it ideal for executing and managing the flexible assembly system activities occurring between the ERP layer and the plant floor. Read more about the applications of eFlex Assembly.