Automotive manufacturers face several ongoing challenges, such as being able to introduce new products onto an assembly line without long retooling times. One American Tier 1 supplier that manufactures suspension modules recently met this specific challenge by using a rail-guided carts (RGCs) assembly line.
The company was looking for a more flexible and cost-efficient assembly line than the conventional conveyor-belt-based one they had frequently used before. Eventually, its representatives discussed the project at length with Fori Automation Inc., which designs and builds material handling, assembly, testing and welding systems.