Optimization of Bus Handling Equipment

Client
Confidential
Sector
Transportation
Expertise
  • Industrial Project Management
  • Industrial Automation and Robotics
  • Numerical Simulation and Physical Testing
  • Manufacturing Simulation

CONTEXT

One of our customers, a manufacturer of passenger buses and motor homes, decided to replace the ferries in its passenger bus assembly plant. These emblematic pieces of equipment enable a vehicle to be moved from one assembly station to another.

CHALLENGES

The equipment had been in service since the early 1980s and had reached the end of its useful life.

ASSIGNMENT

Our customer wanted to work with Merkur. They were looking for a partner with the technical skills in mechanical, electrical and automation engineering.

They also needed Merkur’s ability to take the lead in rallying stakeholders and ensuring the success of the project.

RESULTS

20%

increase in cross-boarding capacity and simplified operation

OBJECTIVE AND ACTIONS

Replace existing obsolete equipment

Develop and design all systems for new-generation ferry equipment.

  • Make operations more reliable
  • Reduce maintenance costs and facilitate servicing
  • Make equipment operation intuitive
  • Increase cross-docking capacity

TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

Operations Simulation - FlexSim®

Automation Strategy Methodology

FEA – material resistance

Design software: SolidWorks®

This project demonstrates our commitment at Merkur to offering tailor-made solutions to our customers. Our collaborative approach enabled smooth communication and total adaptation to their preferences, guaranteeing optimal project success! 

Louis Labonté, ing. PMP

Manufacturing Project Director

Merkur

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