Automation of production lines for small lots of various products | Flexible assembly with image processing and robots
"Conceptual power" over equipment performance. A flexible assembly line aiming for jig-less and zero setup.
"Automation of multi-variety, small-lot production" is determined not by equipment specifications but by the "approach to the concept." As vehicle models become more segmented and processes have shorter lifespans, are dedicated jigs and manual setups becoming barriers to automation? Thermix combines image processing, control, and robotics in an advanced manner, elevating the variety change from a physical "setup" to a "condition change (logical)." This allows for minimizing dedicated jigs and constructing production lines that can flexibly adapt to future model changes. Moreover, rather than focusing solely on robots, we provide a comprehensive design that encompasses the entire logistics system, including automated warehouses, AGVs (automated guided vehicles), and inter-process transport. We work alongside production technology professionals to clarify "how far automation is reasonable" and realize assembly lines based on the premise of change. Before giving up and saying, "automation is impossible in our processes," please consult us starting from the conceptual level.
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■ Jig-less Assembly System Using Image Processing and Robots • Issue: The cost of dedicated jigs required for each product type and the downtime caused by changeovers are bottlenecks. • Solution: Use image processing to understand the posture of the workpiece and absorb product variations with control logic. Minimize the use of jigs. • Effect: Achieved flexible production with reduced investment risk, even in multi-product and short-life processes.
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■Total Automatic Assembly Line Integrated with Logistics and Transportation • Content: Integration of automated warehouses, inter-process transportation (AGV/AMR), and material handling. • Features: Optimal design of the "entire line," including mixed variety flow and buffer management. • Response: Definition of the optimal boundary between manual work and automation (manual-auto) from the conceptual stage. ■Consulting for Extension and Reconstruction of Existing Equipment • Flexible modifications of current lines in response to changes in powertrain mix and production allocation. • Design and manufacturing of custom labor-saving and automation devices incorporating imported machinery and existing equipment.
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We, Thermix, a top-tier production line builder with proven expertise, handles automation and line construction for production equipment across diverse fields including automobiles and automotive parts, aircraft bodies, and industrial machinery. We provide full turnkey solutions from concept and specification review through design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance, ensuring reliable mass production launch. Leveraging our production technology expertise, we organize and visualize the current state, including process feasibility, integration with existing equipment, and safety. Utilizing industrial robots, image processing, conveyance/inter-process transfer, and material handling, we propose realistic automation roadmaps without unnecessary strain. We address challenges like “We want to reduce staffing on lines that can't be stopped” or “Equipment investment decisions are difficult,” accompanying you from small-scale PoCs to full-scale deployment with our project management expertise. Leveraging our domestic and international launch experience, we collaborate to create the optimal production line.
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