Modification of existing production, assembly, and manufacturing line automation | Achieving mass production with 3D measurement
Utilizing existing equipment for automation to control investment. Minimizing downtime with 3D scanning and control adjustments.
We solve issues related to interference troubles and startup delays in the modification of existing production lines, such as "I want to enhance capabilities by utilizing current equipment" and "I only want to automate manual processes." Our company specializes in "modifying existing lines" by accurately capturing the differences between drawings and actual equipment using 3D scanners, and by highly integrating existing equipment with newly installed automation systems. - Automate while utilizing existing production lines - Desire to reduce labor - Want to improve production capacity while keeping investment costs for equipment updates low - Want to accurately modify existing lines with outdated drawings that do not match the actual equipment - Want to minimize factory downtime while adding or expanding new processes - Want to smoothly integrate control and communication between existing equipment and newly installed robots 【Benefits of Implementation】 Significantly reduce investment costs compared to complete updates. Achieve labor reduction and quality stabilization while retaining familiar equipment on the shop floor. Our designs consider maintenance, preventing minor stoppages after operations begin. For line modifications and equipment expansions in factories that cannot be stopped, please consult us from the planning stage.
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【Specific Functions and Features】 - Complete elimination of interference with piping and supports during the design phase through on-site surveys using FARO 3D scanners. - Clarification of the responsibility boundary between existing PLCs and newly installed equipment to prevent communication and signal troubles during startup. - Optimization of the entire line, including inter-process transport and setup improvements, rather than just individual equipment, to address bottlenecks. - Design tailored to the construction plan, enabling installation and mass production completion within short periods, such as during holidays. 1. Reliable design capability based on "actual object standards" using 3D scanners Eliminates on-site interference and additional work caused by discrepancies between drawings and actual objects. By digitizing piping and surrounding environments with 3D scanners, we thoroughly address issues during the conceptual phase. 2. Advanced control integration management with existing PLCs Clearly defines the responsibility boundaries between old and new equipment and organizes I/O lists and signal exchanges early on. This accelerates the most time-consuming aspect of modification projects, "identifying causes during startup," facilitating an early transition to mass production. 3. Completion-oriented construction plans for "unstoppable sites" Develops designs and startup plans based on the calculable downtime. By incorporating the completion of holiday work and fallback strategies to revert to old equipment, we minimize the risk of halting production plans in manufacturing sites.
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- Applicable industries: Automotive and transportation equipment, industrial machinery, building materials, food machinery, electronic components - Implementation purposes: Capacity enhancement of existing manufacturing lines, automation of manual processes, renovation and expansion of old equipment, introduction of robots - Customization availability: Fully customizable (custom design and construction based on 3D on-site surveys) - Supported processes: On-site surveys (3D measurement), conceptual design, PLC control design, equipment manufacturing, construction management, support for mass production startup
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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.
