Platform-based development and large product variety puts high demands on flexibility and adaptability in the assembly systems.
Smart Assembly refers to a next generation capability in assembly systems and technologies which integrate “virtual” and “physical” methods in order to achieve dramatic improvements in productivity, lead-time, quality and agility.
The area contributes to develop new methods and tools that support assembly and design for assembly. Smart Assembly is one of three research themes in Wingquist Laboratory VINN Excellence Centre Stage 3.
Project leader: Kristina Wärmefjord

Balancing of weld-loads reduces throughput time at Volvo Cars
- Volvo Cars
- Volvo AB
- Volvo Aero
- ABB Corporate Research AB
- RD&T Technology
- FCC
- Scania
- Atlas Copco
PPD/Product Development
Signals and Systems
Fraunhofer Chalmers Centre
Wingquist Laboratory
Geometry Assurance & Robust Design
Geometry and Motion Planning
Area of Advance
Production
Related projects
Platform Based Development
Perceived Quality
Tolerance Analysis, Robust Design, Assembly/Disassembly, Sequencing, Ergonomics, Resource Allocation, Energy Optimization