Case Study: Automation in a Malaysian Automotive Antenna Manufacturer

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Toki Automation Case Study, Reducing Cycle Time with 2in1 Integrated Automation Unit

Case Study Summary:

How an Automotive Antenna Manufacturer Reduced Cycle Time by 50% with a 2-in-1 Auto Soldering and Auto Screwing System 

Toki deployed a 2-in-1 integrated automation system combining: 
Toki Automation Case Study, Reducing Cycle Time with 2in1 Integrated Automation Unit Case Study: Automation in a Malaysian Automotive Antenna Manufacturer

How a Malaysian Automotive Antenna Manufacturer Reduced Cycle Time by 50% with a 2-in-1 Auto Soldering and Auto Screwing System 

Customer Profile 

  • Industry: Automotive electronics 
  • Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 
  • Application: Antenna module assembly 
  • Process: Manual soldering and screw fastening (2-step process) 

The customer manufactures automotive antenna assemblies requiring both automated soldering and automated screw (mechanical fastening) within the same station. 

The Engineering Challenge 

The original process required: 

  • Two separate manual steps 
  • Two operators per station 
  • Sequential soldering and screw fastening 
  • Repeated handling of the same unit 

This resulted in: 

  • Longer cycle time 
  • Increased manpower dependency 
  • Process variability between operators 
  • Handling inefficiency 

The requirement: 

Integrate soldering and screwing into a single controlled process while reducing cycle time and manpower. 

Solution Implemented 

Toki deployed a 2-in-1 integrated automation system combining: 

The system allowed both processes to be completed within one integrated cycle, eliminating redundant handling and transition time.

The Results 

Post-implementation outcomes: 

  • 50% reduction in cycle time 
  • Reduced from 2 operators to 1 operator per station 
  • Improved process standardisation 
  • Reduced handling variability 
  • Higher throughput per shift 

The integration eliminated process gaps between soldering and fastening operations. 

Strategic Impact 

  1. Manpower Optimisation 
    Reduced operator requirement per station while maintaining output. 
  2. Process Consolidation 
    Converted a two-step manual process into a single controlled automation sequence. 
  3. Productivity Increase 
    50% faster cycle time improved line capacity without additional space or manpower. 
  4. Operational Scalability 
    The integrated design supports future automation upgrades and expansion. 

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Speak to our automation specialists to assess feasibility. 

 

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