Dispensing Systems for Automotive Speaker Production
Dispensing systems help manufacturers of automotive speakers and headphones master required precision and high cycle rates with ease.
According to statistics, the proportion of connected cars in the United States will be around 97% in 2035; the figure could be similar in Europe. An increase in the level of automation across the entire value chain in automotive manufacturing has already been evident in recent years. This automation is starting with the OEM and the system and component suppliers and extending up to the tool and die makers. Wherever it is feasible, manual activities are being partially or completely automated.
Manufacturers of high-quality integrated loudspeakers have recognized the potential of automation for themselves and are following suit, but not without a lot of challenges. If manufacturers of audio systems want to remain the first point of contact as partners of the automotive industry, quality must be guaranteed in addition to improved performance in assembly. One hurdle to reach this goal: loudspeaker components are mostly bonded together. Only a technology that can guarantee precise dispensing of adhesives at high cycle rates is suitable for reliable scaling from manual to semi- or fully-automatic speaker production.