Flexibility through driverless transport systems
Flexible production over several levels with the help of Siemens technology
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For maximum flexibility, the sports car manufacturer has abandoned the traditional assembly line: On the so-called Flexi-Line, driverless transport systems (DTS) equipped with Siemens technology transport the car bodies from one production station to the next. The cycle length can be adapted to requirements, for example to stop an AGV for automated tasks and then accelerate to the next station. The conveyor technology solutions from Siemens connect the individual workstations and transport the car bodies. In addition to the AGVs and door conveyor technology, heavy-duty and rotary-lifting hangers are used. These enable ergonomic working, as the car bodies can be rotated by 110 degrees in both directions, so that the employees can reach all vehicle areas optimally.
Thanks to project management, it was possible to set up the system in parallel with the other trades and the ongoing operation of the sports car production. Final assembly was implemented throughout on the basis of the Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Portal engineering framework, fully automated with the Simatic control portfolio and equipped with drive technology from Siemens.










