Intralogistikkomponenten für die Automobilproduktion ohne Band und Takt – erste Prototypen

Abstract

Since the introduction of assembly lines by Henry Ford and Frederick Taylor, the principles of automobile production have been maintained nearly unchanged. The underlying principle still builds on sequential synchronized production patterns, even though the products have radically changed. Social prestige of automobiles, specific operation purposes and individual requirements have led to highly sophisticated market segments which are accommodated by the automobile industry through huge product ranges. Because of the successive break-away from fossil fuel powered mobility, the variance between models will escalate even more in the near future. To enable a more efficient and economical production with many variants, new principles for production and logistics are needed.