Notable Projects
NISSAN/CALSONIC-KANSEI, 2007Front End Module Assembly Lines
Assembly Plant, Smyrna, TN
We designed and implemented the 2008 model change and system tracking capabilities needed to meet extended production requirements. The scope of work included mechanical modifications to the machinery, relocations and removal of equipment and wiring and programming changes. The project was designed and organized for implementation during a short Christmas shutdown period.
This new system was successful in reducing manpower, while increasing assembly accuracies through the use of tracking and monitoring electronic controls along the line. The assembly line started up seamlessly, with no negative impact on Nissan's production schedule.
Contact: Ken Peters, Project Engineer, Calsonic-Kansei. Telephone: 931-680-6256
EATON CORPORATION, 2000
Truck Transmission - End of Line Quality Control (Pokayoke) System
Assembly Plant, Shelbyville, TN
We designed and programmed a Steeplechase PC-based control system integrated with DeviceNet communications to all the line devices. The system first checks a bar-coded truck transmission part number against information in a database via an Ethernet connection to our PC. Final assembly component information and prompts are then displayed to the operator with the operation controlled, monitored, and interlocked to assure the correct parts are installed.
This system was recognized with an American Engineering Award for Excellence in 2001.
Contact: Johnny Powell, V.P. Industrial Division, TMB Controls, Inc. General Contractor on this job (now with ICSI).
Telephone: 615-793-7125
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, 1995-1996
Wilson Main Lock Electrical Rehabilitation
Tennessee River/Wilson Main Lock, Florence, Alabama
As the Systems Integrator for this project, ICSI was responsible for the implementation phase of a $1.1 million effort to modernize the controls on this lock. Our installation included, among other things, two large servo systems tied together to control the gates, and a total of eight Rockwell PLC's connected together with fiber optic communications.
Contacts: Dave Westerman, The Automation Center. Telephone: 615-255-2886Gary Harding, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. Telephone: 256-764-5223
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