Serial Production Ramps Up with Full Component Readiness
With all parts onsite, detailed assembly in motion, and core systems integrated, CA-1 production has reached its highest velocity to date.
July is a busy month at the factory. 100% components are being received on site after huge effort from the supply chain team to achieve this critical milestone. Also it means the assembly line is now running at the highest capacity to date. As this is the first time we have taken CA-1 through the industrial NPI process, we have taken a thorough and detailed approach on every single assembly step. Each component being added to CA-1 is reviewed and recorded through the assembly steps. Each wire we have connected is being tested and validated. This set us up a strong foundation for the volume ramp up.
Component testing & preparation
All key components are now being tested at component level so it is ready for next steps. A significant amount of components have gone through the technical pre-configuration process so they are ready to be assembled into the sub-assembly level. This ensures we have traceability of all key components within the system.
Assembly progress
Several core sub-assembly modules are now completed. They are now going through testing procedures to ensure performance is at its highest level.
Core system integration
We have started integrating and validating systems from several core suppliers at modular level. Including Robot arm, temperature control system and dishwashing systems.
Deployment preparation
We have not only focused on getting the product built. The production facility has been busy supporting what will be happening throughout the development phase of the CA-1 at the customer’s site. This includes but not limited to Packaging preparation to minimise the installation time, Producing maintenance stock so we have speedy response and recovery infrastructure, Logistic preparation so we have capability of delivery CA-1 to anywhere in the world!
Keeping progress on track
Circus group and Celestica team has been fully integrated and performing at the highest level. The governance framework, simultaneous engineering and seamless communication has leveraged the potential of collaboration between Europe, North America and Asia. But we are not stopping here. Next month the Circus group technical team will be present onsite in the factory to do the final push of CA-1 rolling off the production line. More exciting updates to come!