Lean manufacturing methodologies in the production and process industries emphasize on the need for software and solutions that help disseminate information and relevant data to achieve pre-determined manufacturing objectives. While the industry is facing an inundation of tools and products that facilitate lean approaches in the manufacturing segment, many enterprises are bogged with challenges that are related to their current IT and legacy systems and also due to the lack of technical skills and expertise.

Setpoint, with over two decades of enabling manufacturers adopt lean practices and lean automation strategies to assemble, test and inspect their products. The company has helped several organizations across an array of industries automobile, entertainment and ammunition manufacturing to adapt lean automation, thereby reducing production cost and time. "Setpoint went through its teething years with this high-growth, automation emphasis,” extols Mark Coy, President, Setpoint.

From initial plan sketch till the final outcome, Setpoint offers full range of automation equipments and solutions that help customers meet manufacturing targets. If not the complete package, clients of Setpoint can also opt for process development, fabrication, machine design, precision component machining, and assembly machine controls services.

The firm’s lean automation helps manufactures of machines inspect if there are any defective parts that need to be rejected before the testing, inspection, and assembly processes. By using world class lean manufacturing principles, the company offers turn-key solutions that proffer right-sized equipment and machinery that fit well in the current production area of the customers. Coy describes, “Here are technical problems we have to solve to get through every project we do. It's like building a brand-new airplane every three months.”

Setpoint went through its teething years with this high-growth, automation emphasis

Setpoint has made successful projects of integrating FANUC robots to existing manufacturing systems for acceleration in manufacturing pace.Depending on client work model, they determine the number of robots to be integrated keeping profitability on the client’s end as the basic criteria to meet. To ensure the right economic order is sent to customers’ system, Setpoint uses its Quick change Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) tooling.

Further, the company specializes in providing automated assembly solutions that align and connect various manufacturing processes. In the process of modernizing manufacturing systems, quality and safety assurance of Setpoint systems are checked through Micro-Gas Generator (MGG) machine, which alerts if the Work in Progress (WIP) is on a wrong track. MGG inspects every specific detail like color, size, and orientation before a Setpoint product or solution is served to the customer.

In order to sophisticate the use of machines, Setpoint draws Ethernet IP, minimizing controls, diagnostics, and communication on the same platform making it robust for long time use, keeping it user friendly. Setpoint also actively collaborates with other organizations to carry out green initiatives, such as electric vehicle manufacturing.

Since its inception, Setpoint has maintained a steady performance and growth which highlights their stature in market. Their open book management policy for customer retention to employee engagement allows them to deliver products that are distinct.

As the manufacturing industry continues to make dominant contribution to the global economy, Setpoint is sure to equip the former with innovative lean automation solutions. “We have also evolved to be a project management company and work toward ensuring that any organization that is seeking for a lean automation system or amusement park ride and needs it turned around quickly to come to us,” concludes Coy.