Automotive Factory Automation

Over 500 automotive factory automation solutions delivered

How We Can Help

  • Production capacity improvements & OEE improvements
  • Turnkey automation system design, implementation & installation
  • Obsolete automation system upgrades & conversions
  • Digital transformation (cloud, analytics, simulation)
Turnkey Automotive Factory Automation
Turnkey Automotive Factory Automation
Turnkey Automotive Factory Automation
Turnkey Automotive Factory Automation

Capabilities

Well-versed in Automotive Production

  • Tier 1 & 2 manufacturing
  • Body-in-white
  • Paint
  • Final assembly
  • Logistics
  • Energy
  • Environmental

Design, Development & Deployment

  • Downtime analysis & OEE improvement
  • PLC/operator panel/HMI/SCADA programming
  • Control panel assembly & wiring, including UL 508A & UL 698A compliance
  • Virtual commissioning
  • Production commissioning & support

Automation Equipment

  • Paint shop process automation (air houses, paint lines, etc.)
  • Robotic cells (e.g. sealer, wax)
  • Robot cycle time analysis & optimization
  • Stacker (ASRS) automation
  • Automated conveyor systems
  • Vision systems
  • Motion control & servo systems
  • Collaborative robot deployment
  • Machine safety upgrades
  • Body tracking systems

Project Management & Oversight

  • Delivery of complete turn-key equipment automation projects
  • GC & electrical contractor licenses held in multiple states
  • Construction management
  • Design & construction in hazardous & general-purpose locations

Automotive Case Studies

  • Greenfield control system automation for automotive plant – paint process air houses
    Greenfield control system automation for automotive plant – paint process air houses

    Problem An automotive manufacturer required a new paint line to increase production capacity and efficiency while improving absorption and removal of contaminants and environmental emissions. The new system required air houses (air houses provide filtered/conditioned air for work space and paint booths and also filter/remove fumes and gases for quality). Solution A&E was contracted by

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  • Factory Automation – Assembly Line Capacity Expansion
    Factory Automation – Assembly Line Capacity Expansion

    Problem Our customer needed to expand their assembly line capacity by 50%. They needed this accomplished without bringing the existing line down for any significant period of time. Solution A&E delivered the control systems needed for much of the automation, particularly the AGC (Automatic Guided Cart) and Andon systems. A&E also provided guidance and technical

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