MLS –
Multi Level System

With Fastems MLS and tool management the average spindle utilization of all machines is between 95 and 98 percent.

To maximize the production capacity of its machine tools, MTU signed a contract with Fastems for the delivery of a Multi-Level System (MLS).

Extension of Fastems MLS with automatic loading and unloading of clamping devices, and robotic deburring of the workpieces.

Benefits include an increase of machine tool utilization up to 7.000 hours per machine & quicker time-to-market for new products.

“Fastems is a world leader in FMS logistics but this installation pushed even them to the limits of their technology.”

Fastems MLS enables a third unmanned shift daily and also production without personnel on the weekends.

“Today, we wouldn’t be able to produce economically without this automation solution,” says Jörg Maier, CEO of Gressel AG.

“What convinced us was the MLS-concept: a standard system comprised of modules that can be constructed and expanded according to needs.”

Fulfilling demands for higher productivity, longer machine running times and wide product range with intelligent automation.

Flexible “just-in-time” technology down to a batch size of 1 in plastics machinery.

“A high degree of productivity can only be achieved here with highly automated systems.” Uwe Glöckler, divisional manager of production.

Challenges of accuracy and high-mix-low-volume production solved with Fastems MLS.

“Now it is profitable to manufacture small batches and even single parts, because the FMS reduces setup times almost to zero.”

“The beauty of this software is that it can respond to changes in part mix, part quantities and part due dates without additional planning by the cell team.”

“The system is able to operate completely independently, even in unmanned production.”

“Using a pallet system in place of standalone machining centers allows each machining center operator to deliver 26 % greater value.”

Fastems MLS provides increased capacity, greater availability, and a better working environment.

With various modernizations, Fastems extends the lifetime of customer’s investments.