BIW Competence & Technical Expertise
World-class capabilities in automotive body shop engineering and automation
Engineering Excellence Since 1995
With over 29 years of specialized experience in automotive Body in White engineering, AMS India has developed comprehensive competencies across design, simulation, processing, and implementation of body shop production lines.
Our team of 160+ skilled engineers leverages cutting-edge software tools, adheres to stringent OEM standards, and delivers solutions that meet the exacting requirements of global automotive manufacturers.
Core Technical Competencies
Comprehensive capabilities spanning the entire BIW engineering lifecycle
Design Engineering
Complete mechanical design capabilities for all BIW tooling and fixtures with expertise across multiple CAD platforms.
- Load Fixtures & Geometry Fixtures
- Re-spot Fixtures & Trunnion Fixtures
- Grippers & End Effectors
- Assembly & Checking Fixtures
- Roller Hemming Fixtures
- PED, Stud & Nut Welders
- Material Handling Equipment
Simulation & Validation
Advanced simulation capabilities for process validation, cycle time optimization, and robotic programming.
- Robotic Simulation (Spot, Arc, MH)
- Weld Gun Validation
- Ergonomic Analysis
- Discrete Event Simulation
- Offline Programming (OLP)
- Throughput Analysis
- Accessibility Studies
Process Engineering
Comprehensive processing capabilities from concept to commissioning with focus on optimization and efficiency.
- Simultaneous Engineering
- Cycle Time Optimization
- Line Balancing
- Weld Point Management
- Gun Selection & Design
- Process Flow Development
- Clamping Strategy
Documentation & Standards
Complete documentation services compliant with international standards and OEM-specific requirements.
- Technical Drawings & BOM
- Process Data Sheets
- Maintenance Manuals
- Risk Analysis (DIN EN 1050)
- Quality Documentation
- As-Built Documentation
- Training Materials
Controls Engineering
Complete electrical and controls design capabilities for automated production systems.
- PLC Architecture Design
- HMI Development
- Safety System Design
- Power Distribution
- Utility Planning
- Panel Design
- Virtual Commissioning
Robot Programming
Expert robot programming capabilities with OEM-specific certifications and multi-brand expertise.
- VASS V5/V6 Certified Programmers
- ABB, KUKA, Fanuc Platforms
- VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat Standards
- Online & Offline Programming
- Path Optimization
- Collision Detection
- Program Simulation
Software Tools & Technology
Industry-leading software platforms and proprietary tools for comprehensive BIW engineering
Design Tools CAD
- CATIA V5
- UG NX
- FIDES
- Pro-E / CREO
- SolidWorks
- Inventor
- Mechanical Desktop
Layout Tools Planning
- Factory CAD
- MicroStation
- MicroStation FAPLIS
- AutoCAD
Simulation & OLP Virtual
- Process Simulate
- Process Designer
- DELMIA
- RobCAD PD/PS
- IGRIP
- Ergo Analysis Tools
Discrete Event Analysis
- Plant Simulate
- EMPLANT
- QUEST
Add-ons & Macros Specialized
- GM KBTD
- VALIDAT
- CARISMA
- Daimler Add-ons
- SLE
- Heidelberg Quality Manager
- Q-Checker
- FM-Stueli
OEM Standards Compliance
- STDS (GM Specific)
- SDP / MMC
- KVS / KSL
- ErgoWeb
- DIKAB
OEM Standards Compliance
Expertise in designing and delivering solutions compliant with global automotive standards
General Motors
GM Global Body Shop Standards
Daimler
Mercedes-Benz Production Standards
BMW
BMW Group Manufacturing Standards
Ford
Ford Global Body Shop Standards
Volkswagen Group
VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat Standards
Volvo
Volvo Production System Standards
Jaguar Land Rover
JLR Manufacturing Standards
ISO Standards
ISO 9001, Risk Analysis DIN EN
Application Expertise
Comprehensive capabilities across all BIW manufacturing processes
Joining Technologies
- Resistance Spot Welding
- Arc Welding (MIG/MAG)
- Laser Welding
- Stud Welding
- Nut Welding
- Clinching
- Self-Piercing Riveting
- Adhesive Bonding (Gluing)
- Hybrid Joining Methods
Manufacturing Processes
- Material Handling & Logistics
- Roller Hemming
- Press Automation
- Machine Tending
- Curing Processes
- Measuring & Inspection
- Piercing Operations
- Assembly Automation
- Part Transfer Systems
Our Engineering Process
Systematic approach ensuring quality and efficiency at every stage
Plan
Concept development & feasibility
Design
Detailed engineering & CAD modeling
Manage
Project coordination & tracking
Verify
Simulation & validation
Validate
Testing & optimization
Realize
Implementation & commissioning
Leverage Our BIW Expertise
Partner with AMS India to access world-class BIW engineering competencies backed by 29 years of experience and a proven track record with global OEMs.
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Masters of Robot Joining Technology
Leading provider of comprehensive BIW engineering solutions for automotive manufacturing. From conceptual design to production line commissioning, we deliver world-class automation and tooling solutions for global OEMs.
29+
Years of Experience
160+
Design Engineers
500+
Projects Completed
25+
Global OEM Clients
What is Body in White (BIW)?
Body in White refers to the stage in automotive manufacturing where the vehicle body's sheet metal components have been welded together but before painting and assembly of chassis, doors, and other components.
Our Core Business
Production of fully automated bodyshell lines for all vehicle body parts. Our portfolio includes initial conceptual design through SE examination to complete plant concept development, considering all customer-specific requirements and boundary conditions.
Engineering Expertise
Comprehensive capabilities in BIW Tooling & Fixture Design, Digital Manufacturing, Discrete Event Simulation, Ergonomic Analysis, Factory Layout, and Documentation for various OEM standards including GM, Daimler, BMW, VW, Ford, Audi, and Volvo.
End-to-End Solutions
From simultaneous engineering and processing to design, simulation, controls engineering, installation, and commissioning support – we provide complete lifecycle solutions for automotive body shop production lines.
Our BIW Service Portfolio
Comprehensive engineering solutions covering every aspect of body shop development and production
Simultaneous Engineering
Project-based interface coordination and parallelization from product idea to market launch, achieving shorter development times.
Process Engineering
Development of production processes, cycle time optimization, and line balancing to achieve required output targets.
Tooling Design
Complete design of fixtures, grippers, checking fixtures, and specialized tooling for all BIW applications.
Robotic Simulation
Advanced simulation and OLP using Process Simulate, RobCAD, and DELMIA for validation and optimization.
Digital Manufacturing
Factory layout design, discrete event simulation, throughput analysis, and capacity verification.
Controls Engineering
PLC architecture, HMI programming, safety systems, and complete electrical documentation.
Trusted by Global Automotive Leaders
We have successfully delivered BIW solutions for leading automotive manufacturers worldwide
Ready to Transform Your Body Shop Production?
Let our team of experts help you design, optimize, and implement world-class BIW solutions tailored to your manufacturing requirements.
Simultaneous Engineering
Simultaneous Engineering is often used for project based interface coordination and parallelization of all product and production processes, from product idea to market launch. Especially in the development of new products simultaneous Engineering can achieve the greatest benefits. The goal of simultaneous Engineering (SE) is primarily significantly shorter development times and faster market entry given ever shorter product life cycles. We work on SE projects in house as well in cooperation with our customers on site
Processing
We develop production processes for manufacturing the products. We work on cycle time. Line balancing to achieve the required production output as defined by the OEMs
Design
We design the following for BIW weld lines of Automotive
- Pre-Production Tooling
- Production Tooling
- Checking Fixture Tooling
Some of the tools include Material Handling End effectors, Load Fixtures, Geometry Fixtures, Respot Fixtures, Passing Tables, Racks, Trunnion Fixtures, Ped Welders, Gun Stands, Glue Stands, Gripper Stands, Stud & Nut Welders, Grippers, Assembly Fixtures, Roller Hemming Fixtures, Hand Tools, Checking Fixtures, Framing Station Fixtures, Conveyor Pallets, Part Hangers, Curing Tools, Pulloff Carts, Laser Application Fixtures, Piercing Units & Manual Hoists
The various application includes Spot Welding, Arc Welding, Laser Welding, Stud/Nut Welding, Roller Hemming, Gluing, Material Handling, Machine Tending, Press Automation, Curing, Clinching and Measuring.
We have expertise in design tools including Catia V5, UG NX, FIDES, Mechanical Desktop, ProE/CREO, Solidworks & Inventor.
We have expertise in Layout tools including Autocad, Factory Cad & Microstation.
All our engineers are well trained and well versed in Add ons and macros including GM KBTD, Validat, Carisma, Daimler Addons, SLE, Heidelberg Quality Manager(HQR), Q-Checker, FM-Stueli, Microstation Faplis, STDS( GM Specific), SDP/MMC, KVS/KSL, Ergoweb & Dikab.
Advance Mechanical Services provides the following for foolproof planning, execution, verifying and validating designs
- Clamping Plan
- Weld Study/Gun Design
- Spot Distribution
- Gun Section/Gun Drawings
- Pneumatic Diagram
- Cylinder & Switch Sheet
- Ergo Sheets
- Clamp Validation/Design
- Calculation Sheet
- Robot Payload Analysis
- Simulation & OLP Documentation
- Cycle Time sheets
- Process data sheets
- Weld Data sheets
- Payload and Buy off Sheets
Documentation
We can also prepare the documentation such as Technical Brochures, Maintenance Manuals, Technical Presentations and Risk Analysis DIN EN
Control Design
We have the following capabilities in controls design
- Controls & Pneumatic
- PLC Offline Programming
- HMI Offline Programming
Onsite Support
We support all our OEMs for onsite activity. Our employees will be stationed at the installation site to support the execution team
Robot Programming
Advance Mechanical Services has IN-House PLC , HMI , Robot Programmers as well as tie up with many System integrators of AB, Siemens, Mitsubishi PLC in India.
We have VASS V5, V6 certified Robot programmers and PLC Programmers. They can program ABB, Kuka and Fanuc robots, Siemens PLC as per VolksWagen , AUDI , SKODA & SEAT Bodyshop Standards.
Simulation
Advance Mechanical Services has full service simulation capabilities in Process Simulate/Process Designer, Robcad, Delmia, Igrip & Ergo. From Concept and processing of assembly lines to Validation of Tooling, Weld Guns, System Layout and Robot Motion. We also validate process intent and operations sequence. We calculate process cycle times including robot motion times using RCS software( license may be needed for specific robot controller). We can also do discrete Event in Emplant & Quest.
- Assembly Simulation
- Weld Gun Validation
- Work cell Simulation (Non Robotic)
- Ergonomic Simulation
- Machining Simulation
- Accessibility and operability simulation
- Manufacturing Process Simulation
Analysis
Advance Mechanical Services has capabilities in the following:
- Static(Linear/ Non Linear) analysis
- Modal (Frequency Finder) analysis
- Frequency Response analysis
- Linear/ Non Linear Transient Dynamic analysis.
- Fatigue analysis
Project Management
Advance Mechanical Services offers full service project management services including engineering program management, planning, quality and equipment management, site management, vendor management, product management, plant commissioning management.
We also provides Project Management services for PLC , HMI , Robot programming projects.
Does Technology inspire you? Are you a person who believes that learning never stops? Do you enjoy ideating with senior management? Would you like to relive your college days in a culture of fun & learning?
If you have answered Yes, AMS – India is THE place for you. With a stringent focus on Innovation, AMS – India indirectly moulds your personality for the better.
AMS – India offers the following benefits to all its members:”
- A positive, dynamic & challenging work environment
- A fair evaluation system
- Learning & Development opportunities
- A culture of openness, togetherness & innovation
If you feel your expectations match the above, contact us at hr@ams-india.co.in. We will be happy to have a chat with you.
