Industry 4.0 concepts necessitate highly flexible and modular production equipment. A good example is the new CresaLine small-parts assembly system from Swiss machine builder and integrator Credimex AG.
The CresaLine is a modular automation platform for flexible production. It consists of a standardized chassis and interchangeable, preconfigured processing stations. Each station is equipped with its own computer control system, so it can operate independently. As a result, stations can be added, rearranged or reused as production needs change. Product variants can be assembled on the same line with minimal changeover.