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How to Balance Assembly Lines

Line balancing is an important part of lean manufacturing initiatives.

March 13, 2023

In the circus world, tightrope walking requires incredible balance and finesse. One wrong move can have dire consequences. Optimizing workflow on an assembly line is not as dangerous, but it requires a similar set of skills.

Lean Layout Do’s and Don’ts

Flexibility and flow are critical to efficient assembly line design

Austin Weber

May 2, 2019

Optimizing flow and minimizing waste are two of the basic elements of lean manufacturing. Those concepts also play a critical role in laying out assembly lines.

Systems Integrator Supplies Assembly Cells to Automotive Supplier

June 29, 2015

EVANSVILLE, IN—Systems integrator Evana Automation has shipped two lean assembly cells to an automotive electronics manufacturer. The cells include equipment for labeling, screwdriving and connector installation.

Lean Workstations: Organized for Productivity

Austin Weber

February 6, 2005

Lean workstations are designed for minimal wasted motion, which refers to any unnecessary time and effort required to assemble a product. Excessive twists or turns, uncomfortable reaches or pickups, and unnecessary walking all contribute to wasted motion.

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