Autocraft Solutions Group partnered with Ansomat to transform its engine assembly and remanufacturing operations with a No-Fault-Forward Operator Guidance System. By combining digital work instructions, smart fastening tools, machine vision, real-time positioning, and complete traceability, Autocraft standardized its assembly process while delivering consistent OEM-quality results.
Autocraft transformed its engine assembly operation from a largely experience-driven process into a fully digital, No-Fault-Forward manufacturing system. By implementing the Ansomat Operator Guidance System, operator training was reduced from 3 months to just 1 week, while achieving 99% First-Time-Right production through intelligent Poka-Yoke validation using digital work instructions, machine vision, RTLS positioning, and smart tool control. Every engine now leaves the factory with a complete Digital Birth Certificate, providing full traceability and audit-ready documentation. The result is lower rework, reduced warranty risk, greater confidence during OEM audits, and a stronger competitive position. As Autocraft's CTO summarizes:
Autocraft Solutions Group is one of Europe's leading OEM partners for internal combustion engine (ICE) manufacturing, engine remanufacturing, EV battery solutions, and future sustainable propulsion technologies.
As a trusted Tier-1 manufacturing partner, Autocraft enables global OEMs to outsource complex, non-core production processes while maintaining the highest quality standards. This allows manufacturers to reduce operational costs, free valuable production space, and focus on innovation while relying on Autocraft's expertise in precision engine assembly and remanufacturing.
For Tier-1 suppliers, quality is far more than a production KPI—it is a commercial requirement.
Winning and retaining OEM contracts depends on demonstrating consistent quality, repeatable manufacturing processes, and complete production traceability.
Traditional manual engine assembly often relies on paper work instructions, operator experience, and tribal knowledge. Although experienced technicians consistently produce excellent work, manual processes introduce unnecessary variability between operators, shifts, and production lines.
Autocraft needed a solution that could:
Together with Ansomat, Autocraft implemented a fully digital Operator Guidance System based on No-Fault-Forward manufacturing principles.
Instead of relying on end-of-line inspection to find defects, the system prevents mistakes before they occur by ensuring every production step is completed correctly before the operator can continue.
The connected workflow combines:
The result is a production environment that combines the flexibility of skilled operators with the consistency and repeatability typically associated with automation.
Een geconnecteerd proces dat operator guidance software, controle van tools, verificatie en traceerbaarheid combineert:
Hier is een schone, professionele herformulering van alle tien punten in consistente taal en toon:
Met No-fault-forward assemblage bereikte Autocraft een stap voorwaarts in kwaliteit, trainingssnelheid en vertrouwen tijdens klantbetrekkingen.
99% first-time-right werd bereikt door fouten te voorkomen tijdens de assemblage in plaats van ze achteraf te ontdekken. De trainingstijd nam drastisch af omdat het proces zelf de trainer werd en nieuwe operatoren door de juiste volgorde leidde met verificatie op elk kritiek punt.
Wanneer OEM-beslissingen afhangen van bewijs, niet van beloftes, helpt een No-fault-forward systeem u: