Assembly planning is crucial for efficient production processes. It helps to bring structure to existing or planned processes and to design an assembly system that is optimized for the task. Plan B has set itself the goal of offering innovative automation solutions worldwide that revolutionize assembly in all industries. A main focus is on achieving minimal assembly unit costs while complying with all quality specifications.
A wide range of information flows into the planning of assembly systems. The most important information comes from the areas of logistics, the structure of the product, the type and sequence of assembly, the resources required and the people working on the system.
In addition to the pure planning of the assembly process, assembly planning also includes the planning of the entire assembly system, i.e. the assembly plant, including specific work steps and the required workplace equipment. It begins with general solution approaches with their possibilities, advantages and disadvantages for the specific assembly task. Technical and production-organizational detailed solutions and alternatives are then developed on the basis of the customer requirements. Assembly planning is therefore not a straightforward but an iterative process. In the iteration loops the planning becomes increasingly detailed, the evaluation options increase, the planning is optimized and the degree of added value increases.
For Plan B, it is important to be in constant communication with the customer during the planning process in order to then define the ideal assembly system for the product. This involves taking into account the general conditions such as cycle time, number of units, new or remodeling planning, as well as many restrictions in the assembly process. All of this information provides a comprehensive picture of the prevailing processes for assembly planning. This also simplifies cooperation with interfaces such as logistics or production control. The given hall areas and existing production facilities are also included in the planning process.
„We are at home where components are assembled and automation begins.“
We learned our trade in the automotive industry. We transfer this knowledge to many other industries. Today we are also active in aircraft construction, the medical care sector and consumer products, among others.
With its interdisciplinary workforce of experienced assembly experts, Plan B guarantees successful project work. In addition to engineers from different disciplines, the team is made up of designers, programmers and business economists. This guarantees that complex assembly planning tasks are considered from all necessary angles.
We accompany individual solutions from concept development through to ongoing production. All planning projects begin with a thorough product and process analysis. We always plan "from the inside out" with your specific priorities and requirements in focus.
Our unique selling point is the combination of planning and implementation of assembly planning projects. After completion of the concept and planning phase, we continue to support you in the selection of suppliers and implementation or we implement the project completely with our special machine construction. In any case, valuable experience flows back into the planning team.
We are at home in all industries where components are assembled. We learned how to use our tools in the automotive industry and were able to transfer this knowledge to aircraft construction, the solar industry and the consumer sector. And what do you assemble?
Assembly processes and material flows are complex. With the help of our simulation tools, we make your production system manageable. Increase productivity and use resources correctly to minimize costs and optimize the working conditions of your employees.
Become a digital factory and achieve greater profitability, increased planning quality, shortened product launches and standardized planning processes!
In addition to process planning, we develop specific technical concepts for workstations, transport solutions, automatic stations and robot cells as part of assembly planning. With in-depth design knowledge and the latest 3D design and simulation tools, we develop a functional basis for the later detailed design. The development of different concept drafts enables all influencing factors to be discussed and taken into account according to your priorities at a very early stage of the project.
We also proceed in this way when assessing existing systems and optimizing them. Thanks to our technical expertise and many years of experience in assembly planning, we have significantly increased the efficiency of assembly systems in many projects through targeted modifications. In addition, we take over the complete conversion planning when changing cycles or introducing new products. The subsequent use of systems therefore offers considerable potential for cost savings.
As with process development, we always take a holistic approach. Technical aspects such as mechanics, electricals and IT connections play just as important a role as questions of usability and ergonomics.
The outside perspective has often led to significant changes. As an external project manager, Plan B has the great advantage of not being directly integrated into company hierarchies. You will be surprised how quickly we become familiar with your company, your systems and the special features of your production. Our success factors are:
Taking responsibility
Open communication even on uncomfortable topics and
close networking within the team.
We think and act exclusively on a project-related basis and therefore across departments, taking into account individual, operational framework conditions, deadlines, costs and resources and achieving agreed project goals by providing technical impulses and motivating the existing team.
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