| 1970's |
2000's |
Material Handling R&D
SAILRAIL INCEPTION
Flow Air Storage Systems
|
Liberty Launch
DAIMLER-CHYSLER
AGV Interface |
| 1980's |
Line Buffer
DAIMLER-CHYSLER
Side x Sides |
Buffer & Linefeed
FORD
Introduction of IndexAir |
Ergonomics, Operator Walk-In
FORD
IndexAir Over/Under with Turntable and Bridge |
FIFO & Space Restraints
CATERPILLAR
ASRS |
Cycle Time Reduction
FORD
Over/Under |
FIFO & Space Restraints
MICHELIN
72 Lane FlowAir |
Increased Part Complexity
DAIMLER-CHYSLER
Introduction of IndexEr |
High Density Storage
GENERAL MOTORS
FlowAir |
Line Feed
GENERAL MOTORS
Side x Sides |
FIFO Storage
GOODYEAR
FlowAir
|
Safety & Ergonomics
FORD
Robotic Interface / KUKA |
| 1990's |
Rear Floor Plan handling
GENERAL MOTORS
Device Net Controls |
Remote Installation High Density Storage
SOUTH PACIFIC TIRE
FlowAir |
Robotic Interface
GENERAL MOTORS
L-Shape Robotic Pick |
Production Increase
MAGNA-KARMAX
L-Shape Robotic Pick Interface |
JIT - Dual Cycle Linefeed
MERCEDES-BENZ
Over/Unders |
Hot Room Storage
COOPER TIRE
FlowAir |
Parts Precision
MERCEDES-BENZ
Robotic Pick |
Various Container
FORD
Mechanized Over/Under |
Ergonomic Devices
DAIMLER-CHYSLER
Heavy Duty Tilters
|
High Density Dock Staging
OGIHARA
Walking Floor Interface |
Overhead Gantry Engine Loads
GENERAL MOTORS
Gantry Load |
End of Press Unloading
FORD Stamping
Shuttles Point of Use |
Line Feed
MERIDIAN
Side x Sides |
Fork Free
CHRYSLER
AGV Interface |
Factory Automation
FORD
AGV Pickup & Delivery (P&D) |
Plant Launch Cirrus/Stratus
CHRYSLER
IndexAir |
Flexible Manufacturing
FORD
Over/Unders |
Buffer; Truck Load
FORD
8+8+1 Over/Under |
Linefeed
DAIMLER-CHYSLER
Side x Sides |
Plant Launch Intrepid
CHRYSLER
First In First Out |
In-Line Vehicle Sequencing
FORD
IndexEr with Ergo Devices |
DeMag Stacker Crane Interface
MAGNA-KARMAX HEAVY STAMPING
AS/RS P&D Stations |
Parts Display
MERCEDES-BENZ
Ergonomic Devices |
Manpower Reductions
MAGNA-KARMAX HEAVY
Index with Robotic Interface |
Flexible Manufacturing
DAIMLER-CHYSLER
SGV Interface - Dock & Linefeed Robotic Integration |
Flexible Manufacturing
MERCEDES-BENZ
IndexAir Towers |
Custom Solutions
FORD
Introduction Of ErgoKarts |
Line Buffer
OGIHARA
L-Shaped Over/Unders |
Robot Buffer
BMW-DRIVE AUTO
Robot Loading |
Floor Space Reduction
MERCEDES-BENZ
AS/RS |
Linefeed
DAIMLER-CHYSLER
Side x Sides |
Automation Integration
COMAU PICO
Towers
|
Parts Community
AUTO ALLIANCE
Automation Cart Interface |
