Horse, a provider of low-emission powertrain systems, has unveiled the digital, automated Matrix Flow production process. The new process has made its debut at the Aveiro plant in Portugal, which produces electric powertrains. It is a fully digital process that replaces traditional conveyor belt systems with autonomous platforms and workstations.
The Matrix Flow system uses mobile programmable cobots (MPCs), developed in partnership with Prolynk (a project by OSE Group) to deliver precise components and sub-assemblies to factory staff and robots. With up to 30 smaller MPCs acting as mobile workstations and components kitting, employees…