Reconfigurable Material Handling System
FIELD_DOC: HYPERCAR MANUFACTURING / R&D

Reconfigurable Material Handling System

Successfully developed a fully reconfigurable MHS architecture capable of evolving alongside Koenigsegg's future vehicle generations, providing a sustainable framework for one of the world's most prestigious automotive manufacturers.

Company
Koenigsegg Automotive AB
Production_Site
Ängelholm, Sweden
Koenigsegg Manufacturing Team
Jönköping University
Koenigsegg Manufacturing Team
Jönköping University

Project_Scope

Designed a highly adaptable Material Handling System (MHS) for hypercar production, specifically focusing on the Koenigsegg Jesko final assembly line. The project prioritized safety, operator ergonomics, and future-proof modularity to handle multiple vehicle variants.

Core_Responsibilities

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Line Analysis & User Research

Conducted in-depth studies of the Jesko final assembly process to map complexity.

Executed direct observations and interviews with assembly operators to identify ergonomic pain points.

Deeply analyzed existing handling systems to evaluate current efficiency and safety.

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Concept Engineering & MFD

Executed a Modular Function Deployment (MFD) methodology to ensure all user needs were met.

Identified state-of-the-art technologies through comprehensive industrial research.

Systematically evaluated innovative concepts against safety and sustainability benchmarks.

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System Design & 3D Modeling

Successfully developed a new, fully reconfigurable material handling system architecture.

Executed all detailed 3D CAD modeling for the finalized system using SolidWorks.

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DATA_METRICS

Impact Analysis Log

MetricBaselineOptimized
Assembly Lead TimeStandard Handling
15% Reduction
System FlexibilityFixed / Dedicated
Fully Reconfigurable
Operator ErgonomicsManual Pains
User-Centered Optimized
SustainabilityHigh Infrastructure Waste
Future-Proof / Reusable
Design PrecisionLegacy Blueprints
SolidWorks 3D Architecture

Technical_Q&A

SYSTEM_SPEC

01

Analyze Jesko final assembly process mapping

02

Identify ergonomic pain points via technician interviews

03

Research state-of-the-art industrial handling technologies

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Apply Modular Function Deployment (MFD) methodology

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Develop complete 3D CAD modeling in SolidWorks

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Systematically evaluate concepts against sustainability benchmarks

    Reconfigurable Material Handling System | Koenigsegg Automotive AB Case Study | Pawan H Samarakoon