The purpose of this case study was to provide Kitron AB with information regarding the investment to proceed a new automatic solution to their production facility. To get a better understanding about automation in low volume productions and how it affects the profitability, ergonomics and competence within the company. This case is presented with theory and then evaluated if it will be profitable to proceed with an investment in automation, with several key factors considered. This case was presented by Kitron AB in Torsvik, Jönköping. Kitron designed this real case scenario with a real investment in consideration, to develop an automated process in their production facility where components get magnetized in a machine, which is currently operated manually by an operator. The main factor is to displace the operator from this process and develop a technology solution to save operator-time as well as reduce costs. The theory in this real case scenario is presented by the authors, to help Kitron with information and designing a newer and more efficient process with a robotic solution. The theory has been analyzed and compared to data provided by Kitron; to perceive a better understanding how to develop its existing process and facilitate the workload for Kitron to proceed with this investment. This case is limited to the station where components are magnetized and does not cover other areas in the production facility. Due to high secrecy and respect for Kitorn’s clients and customers, real numbers and names are not presented. In conclusion, the authors discuss profitability, ergonomically aspects, competence and probabilities from a theoretical standpoint. Therefore, the authors concluded a solution and theoretical knowledge to develop such a process. The case was done in a semi-theoretical perspective due to models and methods and could only be fulfilled from distance due to COVID-19.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:hj-49714 |
| Date | January 2020 |
| Creators | Calles Duarte, Roberto, Ismail, Rawan |
| Publisher | Jönköping University, Tekniska Högskolan, Jönköping University, Tekniska Högskolan |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | Swedish |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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