Manufacturing Magazine July 2015 | Page 60

ARTIFLEX MANUFACTURING
One of ArtiFlex ’ s many robotic adhesive application cells applies adhesive to the inner hood panel prior to assembly .

Since 2011 , ArtiFlex has been hard at work building a strong reputation as a leading manufacturer in a niche field of the automotive industry . While Tier One tooling and stamping companies specialize in high volume output , ArtiFlex has concentrated on low volume specialty production — manufacturing for out-of-production past model vehicles and low volume derivative models , creating low volume parts to be shipped to dealers and repair shops worldwide . As the automotive and manufacturing industries evolve , ArtiFlex is working to build ever

better and more efficient processes to ensure that its clients are in good hands .
Automotive progress as a driving force for high-tech upgrades
From Nissan to BMW to the Detroit Three , some of the biggest names in automotive manufacturing depend on ArtiFlex for their lower volume parts . So when the automotive industry starts to introduce newer designs and materials like high strength steel into its designs , it ’ s up to ArtiFlex to keep pace and anticipate the needs of its
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