Saab claims world's most modern engine-assembly plant
Abstract
The modernization of an engine assembly plant using computer aided manufacturing techniques and robotics is described. The development of associated tools and production procedures used to assemble the Light Component Project (LCP) modular automobile are discussd. Structural design criteria used to reduce the weight and increase the fuel efficiency of the vehicle are explained.
- Publication:
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West Europe Report: Science and Technology
- Pub Date:
- January 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984wers.rept....2B
- Keywords:
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- Automobiles;
- Computer Aided Manufacturing;
- Industrial Management;
- Personnel Development;
- Production Engineering;
- Robotics;
- Systems Engineering;
- Adhesives;
- Engine Parts;
- Numerical Control;
- Output;
- Prototypes;
- Weight Reduction;
- Engineering (General)