BIW Engineering Competence - Design, Simulation & Controls | Advance Mechanical Services

BIW Engineering Competence

Comprehensive capabilities across the entire BIW lifecycle – from simultaneous engineering to commissioning support

Our Engineering Philosophy

PLAN • DESIGN • MANAGE • VERIFY • VALIDATE • REALIZE

PLAN

DESIGN

MANAGE

VERIFY

VALIDATE

REALIZE

200+

Design Engineers

500+

Projects Completed

25+

Global OEM Partners

29+

Years Experience

Simultaneous Engineering

Parallel processing from product concept to market launch, significantly reducing development time and accelerating market entry.

Project-Based Interface Coordination

We specialize in coordinating all product and production processes simultaneously, ensuring seamless integration across departments and stakeholders.

  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Real-time communication protocols
  • Milestone synchronization
  • Risk mitigation strategies

Development Time Optimization

Our SE approach achieves maximum benefits during new product development, particularly valuable given ever-shorter product life cycles.

  • Reduced time-to-market by 30-40%
  • Parallel workflow execution
  • Early issue identification
  • Continuous feedback loops

On-Site & In-House Collaboration

We work flexibly on SE projects both in-house and in cooperation with customers on-site, adapting to project requirements.

  • Customer facility integration
  • Dedicated project teams
  • Knowledge transfer programs
  • Agile methodology implementation

Process Engineering Excellence

Developing optimal production processes to achieve required output as defined by OEMs through scientific analysis and continuous improvement.

Process Finalization

Complete process engineering from initial concept through production-ready specifications.

  • Process flow definition
  • Station sequencing
  • Operation standardization
  • Quality checkpoints integration
  • Production validation

Cycle Time Optimization

Scientific approach to reduce cycle times while maintaining quality and safety standards.

  • Time study analysis
  • Bottleneck elimination
  • Motion economy principles
  • Automation opportunities
  • Continuous monitoring

Line Balancing

Achieving optimal production output through strategic workload distribution across stations.

  • Workload analysis
  • Resource allocation
  • Takt time alignment
  • Efficiency maximization
  • Flexibility planning

Comprehensive Design Capabilities

Full spectrum of BIW tooling design services covering pre-production, production, and quality assurance fixtures.

Pre-Production Tooling

Prototype and pilot phase tooling designed for validation and early production trials.

  • Prototype fixtures
  • Pilot line tools
  • Validation equipment
  • Trial assembly jigs

Production Tooling

High-volume manufacturing tools engineered for durability, precision, and efficiency.

  • Geometry fixtures
  • Respot fixtures
  • Assembly tools
  • Material handling equipment
  • Robotic end effectors

Checking Fixture Tooling

Precision measurement and quality validation systems for all BIW components.

  • Stamping gauges
  • Ring gauges
  • PCF (Blue Buck)
  • SPC tooling
  • Exterior bucks

Software & Technology Expertise

Industry-leading tools and OEM-specific standards ensuring compatibility and compliance across all projects.

Design Software

  • CATIA V5
  • UG NX
  • Pro-E/CREO
  • SolidWorks
  • Inventor
  • FIDES

Layout Tools

  • Factory CAD
  • MicroStation
  • AutoCAD
  • Plant Design
  • MicroStation FAPLIS

Simulation & OLP

  • Process Simulate
  • DELMIA
  • Robcad
  • iGrip Ergo
  • Discrete Event (Emplant, Quest)

OEM Standards & Add-ons

  • GM KBTD & Validat
  • Daimler Add-ons
  • VW/Audi/SEAT/Skoda Standards
  • Ford Standards
  • Heidelberg Quality Manager
  • Q-Checker

Documentation & Technical Analysis

Comprehensive documentation services ensuring foolproof planning, execution, verification, and validation.

Process Documentation

  • Clamping plans
  • Weld study & gun design
  • Spot distribution analysis
  • Cycle time sheets
  • Process data sheets
  • Pneumatic diagrams

Engineering Analysis

  • Robot payload analysis
  • Clamp validation & design calculations
  • Ergonomic assessments
  • Gun section drawings
  • Cylinder & switch specifications

Technical Publications

  • Maintenance manuals
  • Technical brochures
  • Risk analysis (DIN EN 1050)
  • Simulation & OLP documentation
  • Technical presentations

Controls Engineering & Automation

Complete electrical and controls engineering capabilities for modern automated BIW lines.

PLC Engineering

Comprehensive PLC programming and architecture design for all major platforms.

  • PLC architecture design (line & cell level)
  • Power distribution architecture
  • Offline PLC programming
  • Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi
  • Virtual commissioning

HMI Development

User-friendly human-machine interfaces designed for operational efficiency.

  • HMI offline programming
  • Screen design & navigation
  • Alarm management
  • Data visualization
  • Multi-language support

Robot Programming

Expert robotic programming with VASS V5/V6 certification for Volkswagen Group standards.

  • ABB robot programming
  • KUKA robot programming
  • FANUC robot programming
  • VW/Audi/SEAT/Skoda certified
  • System integration support

Advanced Simulation Services

Full-service simulation capabilities validating designs before physical implementation, reducing costs and time-to-market.

Robotic Simulation

Complete validation of robotic applications across all welding and handling processes.

  • Spot welding simulation
  • Arc welding simulation
  • Material handling validation
  • Cycle time calculation with RCS
  • Collision detection

Process Validation

Comprehensive validation ensuring process intent and operational feasibility.

  • Tooling validation
  • Weld gun validation
  • System layout verification
  • Robot motion optimization
  • Accessibility studies

Discrete Event Simulation

System-level analysis for throughput optimization and capacity planning.

  • Throughput analysis
  • Bottleneck identification
  • Buffer capacity optimization
  • What-if scenarios
  • Manpower planning

Full-Service Project Management

End-to-end project management ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with quality excellence.

Engineering Program Management

Strategic oversight of complex multi-disciplinary engineering programs.

  • Project planning & scheduling
  • Resource allocation
  • Budget management
  • Risk management
  • Stakeholder communication

Execution Management

On-ground management ensuring seamless implementation and commissioning.

  • Site management
  • Vendor coordination
  • Quality assurance
  • Equipment management
  • Installation supervision
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