Delft University of Technology
Faculty Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering Transport Technology / Logistic Engineering
J. Stolk Production Technology Systems, PTS - State of the company Internship, Report 98.3.LT.5053, Transport Technology, Logistic Engineering.
The Production Technology Systems (PTS) company is being investigated considering the formulation of a business development plan. Shortly, PTS has become a formally autonomous factory automation company, however certain relations to Grundig, the former mother company, still can be found. In order to develop a short and medium term vision for this high-tech company as new player on the market, a thorough study on the current state has been performed. This report also attempts to give a general description of developments in production technology.
The distinction between four departments within PTS can be found all through this report. A general insight in the four departments and PTS as a whole is made. This can be found in chapter two. The goal is to give a dispassionate representation of the current state of the company with regard to
technological competencies.
Chapter three gives a list of the competencies of PTS in three subsequent tables. The competencies can be combined in approximately 11 domains. The domains-approach may be a starting point for new synergical co-operations within the company.
Chapter four is dedicated to four actual topics, one for each department. For the mechanical department attention is focused on possible improvement of efficiency by introduction of design aiding tools. The optical inspection department is exposed to a study on technological developments in printed circuit boards industry, together with considerations of strategic nature. Developments in electronics testing industry are certainly dependent on trends and changes in electronics manufacturing industries. An exploration of trends provides a basis for anticipating tomorrows electronics testing market. Prototyping industry, then, is subject to some important changes in the field of new rapid prototyping developments. An investigation on the current possibilities has been made.
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