Ubisense has released the Assembly Control System (ACS), which is designed to help automotive manufacturers to identify and track the location of vehicles, parts and tools through the assembly line process.

In an ACS deployment, a tag is attached to each vehicle on the assembly line. The tag enables the tracking system to locate each vehicle’s position. Similar Ubisense tags are also attached to parts and tools.

Software then maps the parts and tools required for the production of each vehicle based on custom specifications that are defined by the vehicle identification number.

With this level of visibility into the assembly process, Ubisense software can automate tool enabling and disabling, and allow production managers to generate comprehensive reports for previously difficult to measure areas of the production process.

The system is an alternative to fixed barcode scanners and proximity switches.

“ACS was developed based on input from our customers and now gives automotive manufacturers exactly what they need to fix their parts and tooling pain point,” said Jay Cadman, America’s vice president of sales and marketing, Ubisense.

“Ubisense ACS provides a new level of flexibility and has a dramatic impact on productivity, error proofing and assembly costs associated with automotive production. We anticipate continued expansion of our location solutions and customer base in this market worldwide.”

The Ubisense ACS is based on ultra-wideband (UWB), real-time location system (RTLS) technology, and interfaces with a Manufacturing Execution System.

This technology is designed to not interfere with existing wireless networks.