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Lean Automation for Production

CREFORM automates material flows, workplaces, and production processes using adaptable components, based on simple and reliable workflows. The manufacturer's modular system and personalized support ensure rapid, cost-effective implementation according to your exact specifications.
  • Flexible & individual
  • Efficient & economical
  • Sustainable & robust
  • additional benefits
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Lean Automation - Individual instead of standard

CREFORM integrates Lean Automation directly into your production and intralogistics. We analyze your processes, develop plans, and implement them. We combine workstations, work cells, racking systems, and transport solutions into a streamlined overall system, optionally prepared for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and mobile robots. What LEAN AUTOMATION includes:

Automated material supply:
Pull principles such as supermarket, Kanban, or FIFO control the flow of materials. These systems transfer parts directly to workstations and integrate automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and mobile robots.

Cell and line concepts:
U- and L-cells, assembly islands, one-piece flow and line production adapt flexibly to new requirements thanks to their modular design.

Shelving systems:
FIFO, Kanban, flow-through, shooter, supermarket and seesaw racks keep the material in constant motion.

Transport & Handling:
Setup, table, material, cantilever, staging and level trolleys transport components, optionally protected against electrostatic discharge.

Kaizen and Karakuri also form the core of our solutions. We eliminate unnecessary work steps, accelerate processes, reduce the physical strain on employees, and ensure consistent standards.

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Our Lean Automation modules

Lean work cell model

Working cells

Flexibility:
U-cells, L-cells, assembly islands or one-piece flow – modular and scalable.

Lean advantage:
Shorter distances, clear processes, ergonomic workplaces.

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Lean shelving system model

Shelving systems

Flexibility:
FIFO, Kanban, shooter, supermarket and seesaw racks for every type of material.

Lean advantage:
Transparent inventory, pull principle, less waste.

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Lean transport trolley model

Transport cart

Flexibility:
Setup, material, cantilever and staging trolleys – optionally ESD-compatible.

Lean advantage:
Mobility, ergonomic material provision, rapid integration.

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AGV drive system pulls a trolley

FTS/AMR integration

Flexibility:
Interfaces for automated material supply.

Lean advantage:
Continuous flow, less manual transport, higher process reliability.

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Lean Workplace System Model

Workplace systems

Flexibility: Height-adjustable workstations, integrated supply and tool modules – individually adaptable to process, person and product.

Lean advantage:
Shorter reach distances, ergonomic working, clear structure and less search time.

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What do you want to improve?

Application
Assembly, pre-assembly, supermarket/staging areas, line production, internal transport between warehouse, supermarket and cell.
challenges
Long distances and manual transport slow down the flow. Supplies arrive irregularly, containers pile up or are missing. Handovers are prone to errors – production cycles stall.
The CREFORM solution

AGV/AMR integration with clear transfer points (shooter/FIFO racks), supermarket principle for on-demand replenishment and standardized provision directly at the cell. Result: continuous flow, less handling, stable cycle times.

Application
Assembly and testing stations, packaging, fine order picking, electronics/ESD areas, single and small series production.
challenges
Unfavorable reach zones, frequent bending/stretching, and unclear storage locations lead to fatigue, errors, and reduced process reliability. Changeovers take time, and product variant changes disrupt the cycle time.
The CREFORM solution

Modular, height-adjustable workstation systems (manual/electric), ergonomically arranged storage areas, ESD options, and visual management. All scalable for product changes – with measurably improved picking times and reduced strain.

Application
Supermarket, linear sideboards, assembly pre-zone, Kanban circuits, small storage for KLTs, cardboard boxes and set formation.
challenges
Opaque inventory levels, search times, and missing parts. Over- or under-supply causes downtime or space problems. Replenishment is ad hoc instead of on a pull schedule.
The CREFORM solution
FIFO, Kanban, and supermarket shelving with clearly defined picking/return paths (including seesaw/shooter variants). Visual signals and standardized container logic ensure predictable replenishment – ​​less inventory, more availability.
Application
Series and variant production, island and line concepts, conversions to one-piece flow, re-layout of existing areas.
challenges
Material bottlenecks, waiting times, and returns disrupt the flow. Routes are long, responsibilities unclear, and setup processes disrupt cycles – quality and output fluctuate.
The CREFORM solution
Cell and line concepts based on lean principles (U-/L-cells, one-piece flow) with coordinated material supply. Standardized processes, short distances, and clear handovers stabilize the cycle time and sustainably reduce throughput times.
Your benefits

Lean Automation to Measurable Results

increase in efficiency
Shorter lead times, less inventory, stable cycle times.
Flexible & scalable
Modular solutions for workplaces, shelving, transport – adaptable to any process change.
Ergonomic & safe
Improved reach zones, height-adjustable workstations, ESD options.
Sustainable & long-lasting
Reusable components, resource-saving, 10-year warranty.
FTS/AMR-ready
Interfaces for automated material supply and pull systems.
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Application scenarios

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Working in a one-piece flow

In one-piece flow production, each product passes through the individual process steps without intermediate storage. Workstations, material supply, and transport are optimally coordinated. This reduces throughput times, makes deviations immediately visible, and increases process stability – ideal for lean, flexible production concepts.
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The pull principle

The pull principle ensures that materials are only replenished when they are actually needed. FIFO, Kanban, and supermarket shelves create transparency and clear replenishment signals. This reduces inventory, avoids bottlenecks, and makes material supply predictable and reliable.
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Height-adjustable workstations

Height-adjustable workstations allow for ergonomic adaptation to different tasks and employees. Reach areas, material supply, and work surfaces are optimally positioned. This relieves strain on employees, increases productivity, and supports consistent quality – even when changing product variants.
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AGV-supported material flow

AGV-supported material flows automate internal transport between the warehouse, supermarket, and production. Combined with clearly defined transfer points and standardized modules, this creates a seamless flow. This reduces manual transport, increases process reliability, and stabilizes cycle times.
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Lean begins with the right structure

Lean automation only yields results when employees understand and simplify processes beforehand. Instead of masking existing weaknesses with technology, CREFORM consistently applies the principles of lean management.

Together, we examine material flows, workplaces, and processes, identify unnecessary work steps, and design solutions for the interplay of technology, people, and processes. This approach leads to adaptable, sustainably stable, and profitable automation.

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