Automotive Logisics — 2023-11-16
Automotive Industry
The carmaker plans to make the next 718 generation EV on the same assembly line as its two-door sports cars. Assembly of the electric powertrain for what will be the electric Macan is also being integrated into the existing engine plant.
Porsche said it has extended the production line area for its two-door sports cars at the main plant and introduced the use of AGVs on a ‘Flexiline’ to replace the classic assembly process, a move it said enabled an even more variable production process in support of mixed production on a single line. The carmaker already uses AGVs for the production of its electric Porsche Taycan.
“The reconstruction measures and extensions to sports car production at our main plant are an important milestone for the Zuffenhausen site,” said Albrecht Reimold, head of production and logistics at Porsche. “The conversion measures will enable increased efficiency, the highest quality standards, and mixed production of combustion-engine and electric sports cars. This will see us start a new chapter in sports car production in terms of the smart factory.”
Porsche said it has been extending the logistics areas within the body shop since 2022, adding a new building at the site of the former Porsche Centre on Porscheplatz across from the Porsche Museum.
“After its planned completion in 2025, high-bay racks extending over two floors will be able to supply the body shop for the Taycan and sports car production with vehicle parts,” said the company in a statement. “
The company also installed a new high-bay rack, which went into operation in September this year and is already supplying the entire assembly plant with various vehicle components. The parts warehouse is fully automated and has a storage volume of approximately 35,000 cu.m, providing capacity for 40,650 storage spaces for pallets and containers.
Other upgrade work includes newly established quality assurance stations. Standardised quality assurance and approval checkpoint points have been integrated into the production process. To ensure optimal vehicle inspections, a range of processes were adapted to optimise vehicle inspections and a new light tunnel has been installed.
This year the carmaker is celebrating 60 years of making the Porsche 911 and 75 years of Porsche sports cars.