Evana Automation Specialists delivers automated kitting line to major automotive manufacturer  

November 7, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Evansville, Indiana – Evana Automation Specialists, a leading Systems Integrator and builder of custom, automated assembly and test systems, recently delivered an automated kitting line to a major automotive manufacturer, containing seven workstations and six press stations. The kitting line, which is a follow-up order to a shipment of kitting lines purchased last year by the auto company, is used to organize transmission components into kit boxes for installation into three different transmission models.

The process begins when a production worker pushes a component-feed rack, which is filled with bins of transmission components, up to the back of a workstation and transfers the bins onto it. From there, the workstation operator takes components from the bins and places them into the appropriate location in the kit box. Once the operator's task is completed, the kit box is automatically transferred to the next workstation, where the next step of the kitting process is carried out. When the kit box is completely populated with transmission components, it is shipped to the assembly plant for assembly into the appropriate transmission model.

Each workstation is equipped with embedded sensors that track operator movements. Selected workstations include sensors that provide a beam into the kit box, directing the operator where a particular component goes. Additionally, for quality control purposes, all workstations are equipped with one or more cameras to check that the right component is put into the right place inside the kit box.

"Evana Automation is proud to continue its strong working relationship with this major automotive manufacturer," said Randy Wire, General Manager of Evana Automation Specialists. "The automated kitting lines will help the customer manage component inventory and keep costs down, while also serving as an effective quality control measure and production tool."

Evana Automation Specialists Wins New Contracts
from Tier-One Automotive Supplier

Evansville, Indiana – Evana Automation Specialists, a leading Systems Integrator and builder of custom, automated assembly and test systems, received three new contracts from a Tier-one Automotive Supplier, who is a leader in the creation and production of high-quality components and systems for the automotive industry’s most demanding companies. 

Under the terms of the contract, Evana will build three stand-alone, semi-automatic work cells to assist in the assembly of brake assemblies. The first work cell requires an operator to load upper and lower brake reservoir halves onto a welding fixture, where, once initiated, the halves are welded into one complete unit. The cell will be designed to handle 200 assemblies per hour.

The second work cell requires an operator to load brake reservoirs onto a test fixture, where, once initiated, a pressurized leak test is performed. This cell will also be designed to handle 200 assemblies per hour.

The third work cell requires an operator to load brake reservoirs onto a test fixture, install a float switch on the reservoir, perform a continuity test on the float switch, and then mark which reservoirs pass the test. This cell will be designed to handle 493 assemblies per hour.     

“Evana is honored that this return customer has selected us for these contracts,” said Randy Wire, General Manager of Evana Automation Specialists. “Our commitment to building world-class assembly and test systems has allowed us to form a strong relationship with them over the years.”

Evana Automation Specialists Delivers
Automated Kitting Lines to Major Automotive Manufacturer

Evansville, Indiana – Evana Automation Specialists, a leading Systems Integrator and builder of custom, automated assembly and test systems, recently delivered 10 automated kitting lines, each containing 10 to 12 workstations, to a major automotive manufacturer. The kitting lines are used to organize transmission components into kit boxes for installation into three different transmission models.

The process begins when a production worker pushes a component-feed rack, which is filled with bins of transmission components, up to the back of a workstation and transfers the bins onto it. From there, the workstation operator takes components from the bins and places them into the appropriate location in the kit box. Once the operator’s task is completed, the kit box is automatically transferred to the next workstation, where the next step of the kitting process is carried out. When the kit box is completely populated with transmission components, it is shipped to the assembly plant for assembly into the appropriate transmission model.

Each workstation is equipped with embedded sensors that track operator movements. Selected workstations include sensors that provide a beam into the kit box, directing the operator where a particular component goes. Additionally, for quality control purposes, all workstations are equipped with one or more cameras to check that the right component is put into the right place inside the kit box.     

“Evana Automation is proud to continue its strong working relationship with this major automotive manufacturer,” said Randy Wire, general manager of Evana Automation Specialists. “The automated kitting lines will help the customer manage component inventory and keep costs down, while also serving as an effective quality control measure and production tool.”

Evana Automation Specialists Recognized By SEA for Operational Excellence

Evansville, Indiana - 11/23/2009 – Evana Automation Specialists, a leading Systems Integrator and builder of custom automated assembly and test systems, was recently honored as a Top Five Finalist in the category of Operational Excellence at the Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA) 2009 Aerospace & Defense Awards Ceremony. The event was held November 10-12 in Palm Springs, California. SEA is an unprecedented aerospace and defense alliance led by sub-tier suppliers committed to accelerating supply chain performance.

Evana Automation Specialists, a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries, Inc., was selected as an Operational Excellence Finalist by SEA for its ability to set and review priorities for Kaizen events, ensure effective deployment of 6S Visual Workplace strategies for workplace organization, continually reduce changeover and setup times, as well as improve material management in support of Lean and Flow manufacturing objectives.

“Evana Automation Specialists is proud to be recognized by SEA for our dedication to operational excellence,” said Scott Phillips, president of Evana Automation Specialists. “We take a lot of pride in being a preferred supplier to the aerospace and defense industries.”

Evana Automation at National Veterans Expo - July 20 - 23, 2009 

Evana Automation, a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) - a veteran-owned small business - exhibited at the 5th Annual National Veteran Small Business Conference & Expo July 20-23, 2009, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Representatives from all of the PSI subsidiaries (Mountain Optech, Beaver Aerospace and Defense, PSI Repair Services, Talon Technical, Sciaky, and Evana Automation) will be in attendance. The PSI family of companies can provide set aside solutions for your procurement needs.

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Evana Automation Selected to Design and Build a Lean Ergonomic Work Cell for Tier I Automotive Supplier

Evansville, Indiana, March 2009—Evana Automation Specialists, a leading Systems Integrator and builder of custom, automated assembly systems, announced that they have been selected to design and build a fully functional, semi-automatic screwdriver cell for a Tier I Automotive customer. This technology involves a stand-alone work cell to assemble an Electronic Control Module to a bracket, incorporating a blow-feed DC electric driver mounted to an ergo arm and specific part tooling requirements. The fully functional lean assembly cell will produce 75,000 parts per year.

“Evana was selected in part because we are able to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving production environment,” says Randy Wire, Evana Automation General Manager. “Increasingly, customers are looking for cost-effective and innovative ways to reduce production time and increase revenue. We design systems that operate efficiently at a maximum rate with accuracy and precision, thus meeting that goal. It’s also comforting to our customers that we are solid and stable. We are well capitalized and have a strong balance sheet, so customers are confident in our longevity.”

Evana Automation Specialists is a global, leading Systems Integrator and builder of custom automated assembly systems. Evana provides intelligent, flexible automation assembly technology that optimizes system performance, creates efficiencies, and increases overall productivity in the production environment for a diverse array of industries. As your partner in automation, Evana Automation is with you every step of the way.

Evana Automation Announces New Tier 1 Automotive Supplier Partnership to Build High-Yield Machine

Evana to build assembly system that produces 2,000,000 AWD Control Modules per year

Evansville, Indiana, January 2009—Evana Automation Specialists, a leading Systems Integrator and builder of custom, automated assembly systems, announced that they have received a large order from a Tier 1 Automotive Supplier. Evana has been contracted to design and build a comprehensive automated assembly line for AWD Control Modules. This unique system will be specifically designed to produce a high annual yield of 2-million parts.

"This project is an ideal partnership for Evana," explains  Randy Wire, Evana Automation General Manager. "It allows us to utilize the strength of our engineers and project team to seamlessly integrate a high-speed, flexible automated line that consists of multiple stations involving technology advanced integration opportunities."

Evana Automation Specialists is a global, leading Systems Integrator and builder of custom automated assembly systems. Evana provides intelligent, flexible automation assembly technology that optimizes system performance, creates efficiencies, and increases overall productivity in the production environment for a diverse array of industries. As your partner in automation, Evana Automation is with you every step of the way.