Challenge: A major European automotive Tier 1 supplier faced bottlenecks in their hose clamp assembly process, struggling with labor-intensive manual operations, inconsistent quality, and inability to meet rising demand for electric vehicle (EV) components.

Frand’s Solution: We designed a fully automated, modular assembly line integrating:

Robotic Feeding Systems: For stainless steel bands and bolts, eliminating manual material handling.

Vision Inspection Units: 100% real-time defect detection (e.g., cracks, burrs) using AI-powered cameras.

Smart Conveyors: Automated sorting of finished clamps by size and batch, reducing packaging time by 40%.

Results:

Productivity: Output increased from 500 to 1,100 clamps/hour.

Quality: Defect rate dropped from 2.3% to 0.08%.

Cost Savings: Labor costs reduced by €120,000/year; energy consumption cut by 22% via variable frequency drives.

Client Testimonial: “Frand’s solution wasn’t just equipment—it was a strategic partnership. Their team worked closely with ours to understand our EV-specific needs, delivering a line that scales with our growth.” – Production Manager, European Automotive Supplier