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Smart Assembly: Mercedes-Benz Elevates Production Standards

Mercedes Benz Car Image

Industry

Manufacturing

Challenge

The complexity of automotive assembly brings a risk of errors. During the assembly operations, Mercedes required a solution that would guarantee the correct assembly of the seating systems to prevent production errors and profit loss due to faulty operations.

Results

TIM smart gloves work integrated with the Kanban system, enabling faster and error-free work in assembly processes. Gloves provide feedback to workers during assembly, ensuring that the right part is used at the right time and in the right place.

Product Used

IWO

100%

Correct Assembly

$1.7M

Estimated Savings

100%

Tracebility

⭐

Ensured Safety

The Challenge

In the rapidly evolving automotive industry, Mercedes-Benz sought to further enhance its operational efficiency and quality standards. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, they aimed to optimize assembly processes and defect detection.

The Solution

Thread in Motion (TIM) collaborated with Mercedes-Benz to implement advanced smart glove technology. This solution integrated real-time error detection and assembly optimization, leveraging advanced sensor technologies and data analysis algorithms to ensure precision and speed in production.

Mercedes was able to log and monitor the full journey of the seats pre and post sale and made sure the digital twin of the product is created.

The Results

The partnership resulted in significant improvements in assembly efficiency, product quality, and safety. By leveraging TIM's innovative solutions, Mercedes-Benz was able to streamline operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and reinforce its position as a leader in the automotive sector.

Read the full success story and see how innovation drives results!