World-Leading Vehicle Manufacturer to Optimize Operational Processes with Ubisense Smart Factory

Global Contract Engineering and Manufacturing Firm Selects Ubisense to Drive Quality and Reduce Cost

CAMBRIDGE, England--()--Ubisense Group plc (LSE AIM: UBI), a leader in enterprise location intelligence solutions, today announced that Magna Steyr has selected Smart Factory for its primary vehicle manufacturing plant in Graz, Austria where it assembles the MINI Countryman, MINI Paceman, Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Peugeot RCZ. Today, four of the top five leading vehicle manufacturers and eight of the top 15 global automotive companies across Europe, Asia and the US rely on Ubisense Smart Factory to optimize their manufacturing processes.

Ubisense Smart Factory enables companies to gain real-time manufacturing operational awareness, adaptive control and data-driven insights by accurately identifying, locating and tracking process-critical assets (e.g. vehicles, materials and tools) throughout the manufacturing cycle. By leveraging location data gathered through its best-in-class real-time location system (RTLS) and production data from manufacturing and enterprise systems, Ubisense Smart Factory gives manufacturers unprecedented process visibility and control.

“Vehicle manufacturers globally are challenged with pressures to reduce manufacturing cost and increase quality in the face of increased manufacturing complexity due to more options being demanded by consumers,” said Adrian Jennings, vice president of manufacturing industry strategy, Ubisense. “The Magna Steyr plant in Graz is a great example of assembly process flexibility due to the multiple models assembled at the same facility and is a perfect application of Smart Factory.”

Ubisense Smart Factory analyses the location intelligence information and delivers data to tools/devices and critical insights to users which can be leveraged to make more informed business decisions. This results in measurable cost reduction, guaranteed productivity gains, quality improvements and the ability to effectively manage mass product customization. For more information about Ubisense Smart Factory, visit http://ubisense.net/en/products/smart-factory.

About Ubisense

Ubisense (LSE AIM: UBI), a global leader in Enterprise Location Intelligence solutions, helps manufacturing, communications and utility companies improve operational efficiency and boost profitability. Ubisense location intelligence systems bring clarity to complexity, enabling customers to revolutionize their operational effectiveness in a measurable way. Founded in 2002, Ubisense is headquartered in Cambridge, England, with offices in North America, France, Germany, Japan, Korea and Singapore. For more information visit: www.ubisense.net.

Contacts

Ubisense
North America:
Michelle Baum, +1 720-339-6483
Michelle.Baum@ubisense.net
or
Europe:
Ina Schmidt, +0049 30 28384166
ina.schmidt@eu-partner.com

Release Summary

Magna Steyr has selected Ubisense Smart Factory, a location intelligence system, to optimize its manufacturing processes in its primary vehicle manufacturing plant located in Graz, Austria.

Contacts

Ubisense
North America:
Michelle Baum, +1 720-339-6483
Michelle.Baum@ubisense.net
or
Europe:
Ina Schmidt, +0049 30 28384166
ina.schmidt@eu-partner.com