Automated testing without loss of output

SAG Alutech Nederland BV is a specialist in the development and production of fuel tanks, hydraulic tanks and storage cabinets made of aluminum, steel and stainless steel for the commercial vehicle industry. It is a development partner for all major truck and bus manufacturers.

Their request to develop an assembly line to deliver different types of fuel tanks completely assembled and just-in-time with 100% quality control, has been worked out by us as follows:

Total Productivity (TP) and TNO have maintained a pleasant working relationship for more than fifteen years, including in the Flexible Manufacturing Field Lab on the Brainport Industries Campus in Eindhoven (BIC). Here, supply and demand in the field of digital innovation and robotization are linked. The BIC is an inspiring practical environment where production companies, educational and knowledge institutions and suppliers can use each other's knowledge, possibilities and network. TP participates in the Flexible Manufacturing Field Lab with a work cell equipped with VisualFactory (VF).

Reshoring is the recall of business activities that you had previously carried out in low-wage countries. By bringing business activities back to the Netherlands, you save costs as a company and you have more control over quality. Development company NHN and Total Productivity help companies to explore the possibilities of reshoring.

This new collaboration between Total Productivity and Confed Group results in a completely new concept. By joining forces, we can now market a total concept that is fully tailored to the wishes of our customers

As part of the Smart Manufacturing Industrial Application South Holland program of TNO, Alex Valkering and Hans Totté were able to contribute ideas at RoboHouse during a pilot for a new workshop. Namely the development of a canvas model with which the optimal cooperation and interaction between humans and robots can be determined.

In order to achieve our ambitious growth objectives in the medium term, we are looking for a proactive Business Development Account Manager who has an affinity with and knowledge of technology and process optimization (Technical Business Administration, LEAN and/or QRM).

Due to continuous growth, we are looking for a lead engineer. In this position you are responsible for conceiving, designing and engineering an optimal and balanced design that meets all functional, technical, cost price and design requirements.

Due to continuous growth, we are looking for a project manager. In this position you are responsible for realizing technical projects from design to commissioning at the customer.

Due to continuous growth, we are looking for a service engineer / maintenance technician. In this position you are responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance of production systems developed by us at home and abroad.

Due to continuous growth, we are looking for a project technician. In this position you are responsible for assembling, installing, testing and commissioning of production systems developed by us.