ASSEMBLY LINE

News

  • Automation system powers kitchen production

    In a bid to introduce manufacturing efficiencies, Australian Kitchen Industries (AKI), has introduced Australia's first automated kitchen assembly line with quicker turnaround times and higher quality work.

    30/11/2009

  • RYAN WILLIAMS

    Employer: Nestlé Australia Position: Fitter and Turner

    18/04/2009

  • Putting the ‘man’ back into manufacturing

    SINCE the industrial revolution the holy grail of manufacturing has been a fully automated system that runs on a demand basis at full efficiency and minimal labour cost. Yet the reality is that quality standards can only be guaranteed with human involvement and with consumers increasingly looking for product customisation, the assembly line approach is not cost effective.

    07/01/2009

  • Creating a "Lean Machine"

    IN recent years, Lean Manufacturing (Lean) has emerged as a way to simplify processes and speed up the end result for customers.

    03/12/2008

  • Toyota's new assembly line to cut emissions

    As part of Toyota's sustainable model and lean manufacturing processes, Takaoka Plant's new assembly lines use the most efficient production technology available. Carole Goldsmith reports.

    16/10/2008

  • Logistically driving production efficiency

    Innovative and flexible materials handling solutions are giving manufacturers the edge over the competition. Göran Abbestam* writes.

    23/09/2008

Products

  • Flexible AGV

    TRILOGIQ Australia has added the MOVE flexible Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) to its range of solutions for manufacturing and warehousing.

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