Plant construction and mechanical engineering for final vehicle assembly

Solution
MBN Maschinenbaubetriebe Neugersdorf develops, manufactures and builds automated systems and machines for final vehicle assembly and now also has extensive references worldwide in system development for the new generation of electromobility. Its main customers are the major German automotive brands with their foreign subsidiaries and production joint ventures. MBN's core expertise lies in chassis and unit assembly (the so-called ‘marriage’; this term stands for the joining of chassis and engine with the body) as well as cockpit and front-end installation. MBN supplies its customers internationally, from individual cycles to complete assembly lines and customised system solutions.

    chassis assembly, wedding

    In final vehicle assembly, the ‘marriage’ refers to the moment when the body is connected to the drivetrain, which has been prepared and positioned on the assembly frame. The body is precisely positioned over the drivetrain using lifting technology, the two assemblies are bolted together with millimetre precision and then checked for correct connection and function. This process, which is automated by NC axes and robotics, is central to the quality and safety of the vehicle. Decades of experience enable MBN to convert and build such systems in the short conversion times required by customers for new vehicle derivatives.

    cockpit installation

    Cockpit installation refers to the production step in which the pre-assembled cockpit module, consisting of components such as the dashboard, steering column, controls, air conditioning and electronics, is integrated into the vehicle body. Special lifting and positioning systems ensure that the cockpit is precisely inserted into the body through the door opening. The cockpit is fastened with screws or clips and the correct installation is checked inline.

    front-end assembly

    The front-end module is attached to the body using user-friendly or fully automated lifting or positioning systems. It is precisely connected to existing components such as the engine, cooling system and cabling using screws or clips.

    head Up Display installation

    An automated and operator-free system inserts the HUD into the corresponding opening in the dashboard, usually above the steering column, and aligns it precisely. Positioning with millimetre precision is crucial in order to direct the projection correctly onto the windscreen or the projection surface.