Factory of the Future Consulting

Automation Strategy, Transformation Planning, & Investment Assessment

As a manufacturer, you face an increasingly complex environment where avenues for automation are readily available. We know it can be difficult to know where to invest.

We work with you to develop clear, ready-to-implement plans that transform your entire operation, increase efficiency and ergonomics throughout, and ultimately maximize your ROI.

Outcomes

A Factory of the Future (FotF) project serves as the foundation to your manufacturing transformation journey.

Download Sample Report

A typical FotF report out document includes:

  • Current state analysis & future state discussion
  • Cell or line simulation & analysis
  • Prioritized list of projects with investment justification
  • Technology integration & implementation plans
  • Recommendations for operational improvements

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Eckhart Helps Define and Implement Your Factory of the Future

Factory of the Future overview graphic

Click the numbers for the name of each factory component.

1 Warehouse & storage solutions

2 Intra-plant logistics

3 Assembly tooling

4 Flexible AGV build lines

5 Process automation

6 Robotic machine tending

7 Service technicians

8 Robotic palletizing

9 Lift assists

10 Industry 4.0 dashboards

11 Robotic inspections

12 Work stations

13 Weld tooling & fixturing

  • 1 Warehouse & storage solutions
  • 2 Intra-plant logistics
  • 3 Assembly tooling
  • 4 Flexible AGV build lines
  • 5 Process automation
  • 6 Robotic machine tending
  • 7 Service technicians
  • 8 Robotic palletizing
  • 9 Lift assists
  • 10 Industry 4.0 dashboards
  • 11 Robotic inspections
  • 12 Work stations
  • 13 Weld tooling & fixturing

How We Work

Scoping

Before we arrive on-site, we work together to craft a meaningful engagement scope with clear problem definition and achievable targets.

Facility Study

We go to the gemba to understand your current-state operations, gather data, listen to operators, and identify areas for improvements.

Collaboration

We lead a collaborative workshop with your team to engage all stakeholders, brainstorm ideas, and white-board new concepts.

Modeling, Simulation, & Engineering

Back at Eckhart, we formalize concepts into actionable solutions, develop models to simulate your process, and define your implementation plan.

Report Out

We deliver executive-ready reports that clearly outline the actions you can take, the anticipated ROI, and your immediate next steps.

Representative Factories We Help Transform

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  • JLG logo
  • Stanley logo
  • Oshkosh logo
  • Vestas logo

Case Studies

Construction Equipment OEM

Eckhart FotF delivered an end-to-end operational review to prioritize how this OEM can meet its 5-year growth plan.
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Wind Energy OEM

A wind power equipment company needed to improve its quality and inspection processes. Eckhart FotF completed a cell analysis to...
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Logistics OEM

To improve profitability and increase efficiency, Eckhart FotF partnered with this OEM to complete a deep-dive of its product design...
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