GARLAND, Texas - Massimo Group, a manufacturer and distributor of powersports vehicles and pontoon boats, has announced a new automated vehicle assembly robot line.
The robot line is expected to be installed in the coming weeks at its 376,000 square foot factory in Garland, Texas, to support production of its ATV and UTV vehicles lines.
The purpose-built production line integrates an automated flexible conveyance system using Automated Guided Robots (AGRs) that move vehicles along the assembly line, guided through the facility along pre-determined pathways. The AGRs replace the traditional fixed workstations for work-in-process movement during manufacturing operations.
Each robot can be individually controlled, enabling de-coupling from the assembly line when needed, such as smoothing station-to-station timing imbalances.
Massimo expects the new process will increase assembly efficiency by 50% by minimizing manual handling, decreasing labor and enhancing safety for assembly line workers.
