Digital assistance systems enable reliable and efficient digitalisation of manual production. SOMA flexAssistant is a worker guidance and modular assistance software suite for assembly, production, or packaging that works independently of the industry.
flexAssistant is the digital worker guidance system from SOMA and maps manual work steps completely digitally: from production to packaging to documentation. In the process, flexAssistant coordinates complex processes and all production sequences in the factory, helps train employees and guides your staff in assembly and production.
Our flexible and modular worker assistance systems enable the retrieval of relevant process parameters, component queries, provide digital work instructions as well as insight into planned routes of an AGV – flexAssistant worker assistance helps you to plan and execute your processes flexibly and reliably. For this purpose, the SOMA worker assistance system provides everything necessary for production, testing, packaging and documentation within the company.
With flexAssistant, you can integrate almost any hardware and enrich your manual production process completely digitally. Visual assembly instructions in paperless manufacturing, pick-to-light assembly and systems as well as intelligent screwdriving systems support workers in their assembly tasks.
Production assistance systems: Robotic assistants can also be integrated into complex processes with the help of flexAssistant. This allows you to expand from manual to semi-automated production without any system changes.
The flexAssistant worker software provides a fully scalable range of possibilities for digital worker assistance, with many advanced features. Our industry-independent worker assistance system is available in three different solutions, all of which can be tailored to your needs.
Do you have questions about our worker assistance system and individual solutions for your production? We are happy to help. Please contact me.
Michael Penzel
Phone: +49 2355 50828-973
Email: m.penzel@soma.de
The digital assembly software suite flexAssistant, developed by SOMA, is specifically designed to meet the requirements of manual assembly steps in industrial series production. The flexAssistant concept combines decades of experience as a plant manufacturer for international industrial customers. We have developed an assembly assistant system in collaboration with our customers, which makes worker guidance suitable for Industry 4.0 and beyond and is already successfully in use.
We know what it takes to get assembly instructions right and have developed flexAssistant so that your employees can be guided as far as possible, regardless of language. This is because visual information can be clearly interpreted across countries and cultures, leading to fewer misunderstandings and significantly improved quality. In addition, flexAssistant supports the training of employees.
Assistance systems have become an indispensable part of modern production environments. They increase efficiency, improve accuracy and reduce workload. One of the most popular assembly assistance systems is the Pick by Light (PBL) system. Pick by Light systems reduce assembly errors and increase worker satisfaction.
The SOMA flexAssistant worker assistance software is created as an open system based on the test management software TestStand from National Instruments. We help you to define production processes autonomously and to be able to carry out later adaptations independently. We accompany you only until you are able to stand on your own two feet with your digital worker guidance. Of course, we are always available to answer any questions you may have afterwards.
It is up to you. In addition to the interactive software tool "flexAssistant", our portfolio offers you delivery on a touch panel PC in two sizes. SOMA can also design a complete workstation system for you. The SOMA flex WorkBench system, which is configured by our consultants according to your requirements, includes the software and a fully equipped workstation.
Assistance systems are improving production in many industries. As an assembly assistant, flexAssistant offers numerous benefits, such as increased efficiency and quality, as well as reduced error rates. Workers receive supporting information directly at the assembly station, simplifying and speeding up the work process. The complete digitalisation means that assembly processes can be better monitored and controlled.
With the SOMA flexAssistant suite, you are simply productive faster. We configure your digital workplace so that your fitters feel right at home: No lengthy development times, no elaborate training, no high friction losses during implementation and employee training. We make sure that you produce more effectively than before in no time at all. And the best thing is: when the work is easier, it is simply more fun..
Every business works differently. The flexAssistant worker software is parameterisable and allows workflows to be easily adapted without any programming knowledge. This allows you to react quickly and independently to new requirements. With this flexibility and simplicity, flexAssistant is the intelligent control centre for all your manual production steps and can be expanded step by step into a complete digital factory workplace with MEW integration.
flexAssistant speaks your languages if you produce at multiple locations around the world. The user interface was designed from the outset for international use and is available in all common languages. The flexAssistant suite was also designed from the outset to standardise workflows in international companies.
We like to share our knowledge. Whether it is the introduction of new production lines or optimization of existing stations, we have the right package for you.
One-day training for 1-4 employees
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