Efficiency, quality, cost savings - these are the key factors in assembly and small series production.
Get to know the basic principles and strategic advantages that you can take advantage of when working with Antrimon contract manufacturing.
The process-oriented assembly lines simplify even complex processes. The entire process is secured in our PEP by milestones and gates. Everything is planned and executed according to your specifications and needs. In this way, we achieve the highest process reliability and provide you with additional customer benefits through a competitive cost structure and constantly controlled and documented improvements.
We help you to spend more time on your core competence and accompany you along the entire product life cycle.
What is an assembly?
An assembly is a workpiece that consists of several individual components and is installed in devices as a finished module.
Sub-assembly is the process of assembling prefabricated components into a functional end product, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and/or hydraulic components.
Machine assemblies are workpieces consisting of several individual components that are an integral part of an overall system in mechanical engineering and without which the entire system only functions to a limited extent.
Series production refers to the production of similar products in large quantities, which are manufactured simultaneously or one after the other, whereby production is limited to a certain number of units.
An assembly is a complex unit.
It is made up of at least two parts.
Assemblies can consist of a combination of individual parts and/or sub-assemblies, each of which forms an important part of the overall system.
They are essential for the function of the end product in which they are installed.
Subassembly production plays a central role as it enables the efficient assembly of subsystems or complete devices and represents an intermediate form between flow and workshop production. The efficient production of assemblies requires an in-depth understanding of the materials, machines and production quantities in order to achieve the required quality. Manufacturers of assemblies often have special expertise in one field (e.g. coffee machines or rail vehicles).
Companies that specialize in sub-assembly and small batch production have the ability to bring components and parts together in such a way that they can be seamlessly integrated into small batch production to complete the end products. The efficient use of parts plays an important role in this.
Imagine if you could manufacture your products with precision and efficiency tailored to your specific requirements. That's exactly what custom assembly manufacturing makes possible - only you don't have to do it yourself, we do it for you.
Companies like Antrimon impressively demonstrate how they adapt to the technical complexity and innovative functions of various industries, from electric scooters to coffee machines to control panels for rail vehicles. The key lies in the combination of flexible manufacturing, which can handle a wide range of parts, and the interaction with our engineering and drive technology, which enable optimal configuration of the assemblies.
The basis of every customized assembly solution is careful planning and design. The challenge is to meet specific customer needs by developing a comprehensive concept that includes design, electrical planning, programming, assembly and commissioning.
This optimization of the design of assemblies, including the selection of suitable materials and defined processes, leads to a reduction in costs and resource consumption. This is an added value that goes far beyond mere assembly and supports companies in placing their products on the market efficiently and effectively.
Planning and design are therefore the foundation for success in assembly production and critical for end customer satisfaction.
Some assemblies require particularly precise CNC machining. By integrating the latest CNC technologies, outstanding accuracy and efficiency can be achieved.
The integration of automation and robotics into the CNC machining process is a further step towards operational efficiency.
Antrimon offers this service in cooperation with the Swiss Factory Group.
Quality is no coincidence, but the result of integrated quality assurance techniques and detailed documentation of the manufacturing process. This is particularly important in assembly production, where tests and quality controls must be carried out to ensure high product quality from the individual part to the end product. These processes are supported by intelligent tools and real-time control systems that ensure high productivity and product quality.
Such detailed documentation and testing according to defined quality characteristics are essential to guarantee compliance with high quality standards. The ability to replace assemblies in the event of a fault without affecting the end product also contributes to a more efficient use of materials and minimizes waste, which in turn supports quality control.
Assembly production offers a range of advantages that go far beyond mere production. It enables
In addition, companies that rely on assembly manufacturing can achieve significant quality improvements in their end products. This is made possible by the high level of expertise of subassembly manufacturers, their flexibility and precise work. Outsourcing assembly production to specialized providers can also increase economic efficiency and help companies to conserve their resources.
Cost reduction and storage space savings are two of the most convincing arguments in favor of assembly manufacturing. Companies can significantly reduce their warehousing costs by outsourcing warehouse management to external service providers as part of assembly production, thereby reducing stock levels. This optimizes process costs as ordering and delivery processes are simplified and the need for pre-financing is reduced.
The prefabrication of assemblies as part of just-in-time production not only optimizes storage capacities, but also reduces the storage space required. By reducing the variety of parts, a direct consequence of assembly production, storage costs are also reduced. The availability of prepared assembly modules enables faster final assembly according to customer specifications, resulting in shorter delivery times and greater customer satisfaction.
Flexibility and speed to market are critical factors in today's fast-paced business environment. Assembly manufacturing enables companies to react quickly to market demands and customer requirements without having to make extensive changes to the production process. The parallel assembly of different product variants makes it possible to remain flexible and efficient without losing time.
The challenge of responding to increasing product individualization and shorter product life cycles can be mastered thanks to the modular structure of the assemblies. It supports the rapid development and testing of individual modules. The scalability of production through module production allows rapid adaptation to market pressure and increased demand. Automated machines and systems help to shorten throughput times and thus reduce time to market.
Although assembly production has many advantages, it also brings challenges. One of the biggest is ensuring short delivery times while minimizing inventory. Dependence on the capacity of a single manufacturer can lead to higher labor and material costs and increase the time required for production. However, intelligent production planning systems can help to increase both manufacturing efficiency and responsiveness to market demands. Effective procurement of materials and resources is an important factor here.
Innovative technologies play a decisive role in assembly production. Automated assembly systems and collaborative robot systems, known as cobots, which work safely alongside humans, are two examples that optimize the production process. These technologies make it possible to increase efficiency and reduce the error rate by ensuring precise and repeatable processes.
In addition, integrative software solutions and the retrofitting of machines with new components ensure improved production reliability and efficiency gains in component assembly, especially in terms of process optimization.
3D printing, , also has a significant impact on component manufacturing, as it facilitates the production of customized small parts and complex geometries while also enabling cost and time savings.
As in CNC manufacturing, Antrimon's customers also benefit from the Swiss Factory Group's network in 3D printing. Collaboration with our partners enables additional efficiencies.
