Essays about: "assembly line balancing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words assembly line balancing.

  1. 1. Assembly flow design and process data digitalization for Process Industries : Flow and Line balancing with Simulation for Paper and Pulp Instruments with digital Information management

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Goushik Nattanmai Ganesh Babu; [2020]
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    Abstract : The ABB Lorentzen and Wettre in Kista produces Paper and Pulp Testing Instruments for Paper Mills worldwide. The unit has product range of over 140 instruments. In the production there is significantly longer throughput times compared to the demand takt in the assembly of instruments since they are working in a Fixed position layout. READ MORE

  3. 2. Development of an Assembly Setup and Investigation of Material Feeding Concepts for the Production of Construction Equipment Cabs

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Bhargav Kumar; [2020]
    Keywords : Line Balancing; Internal Logistics; Kitting; Mixed-model assembly line; Linjebalansering; Intern logistik; Kittning; Mixad-modellmonteringslinje;

    Abstract : Volvo CE at Hallsberg, Sweden is specialized in the production of cabs for construction equipment. The organization employs the one-line (mixed-model assembly) method, where cabs for different products are all assembled on the same main line. Operations on the main line are not standardized for all products. READ MORE

  4. 3. Application of assembly line balancing in manufacturing industry : A case study on assembly line productivity

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Logistik och verksamhetsledning

    Author : Julia Eriksson; [2020]
    Keywords : Assembly Line Design; Assembly Line Balancing; Productivity; Takt Time; Improvement Work; Manufacturing Industry; Packaging;

    Abstract : Purpose – The purpose of the study is to explore how productivity can be improved in an assembly line in manufacturing industry. In order to fulfill the purpose, following three research questions have been formulated: 1. How can an assembly line be designed? 2. Which potential improvement areas can be found in an assembly line? 3. READ MORE

  5. 4. Feasibility analysis of cobots for automation of tightening stations in motor vehicle engine assembly lines

    University essay from KTH/Fordonsdynamik

    Author : Gabriel Tobler; [2020]
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    Abstract : The trend of increasingly automated tightening stations in the motor vehicle powertrain production industry, is driving the tooling industry to adapt its of-fering. This thesis aims to answer the question if collaborative robots (cobots) are suitable for tightening applications in motor vehicle engine assembly lines. READ MORE

  6. 5. Preliminary study of the fuel injector assembly capacity

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion; KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Siddhant Bajaj; Erik Günther-Hanssen; [2019]
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    Abstract : In the near future the demand of the XPI fuel injectors of Scania Cummins JV assembled in Södertälje is predicted to increase. To meet this new demand the assembly line needs to increase its capacity. This paper is a preliminary study of how this capacity increment could be carried out to meet a future demand of 50% higher than today. READ MORE