AUTOMOTIVE

     APQ provides end‑to‑end engineering and execution capabilities for Body‑in‑White (BIW) assembly lines, with a primary focus on welding, joining, and structural integration of automotive body components. Our engineering workflow covers the complete lifecycle of BIW line development, from conceptual process design to commissioning and production ramp‑up.

     Core technical competencies include:

• BIW process engineering, including process codification, sequence planning, line balancing, station layout development, and cycle‑time optimization
• Design and manufacturing of high‑precision jigs, fixtures, checking tools, and EOATs (end‑of‑arm tooling) with attention to tolerance stack‑up and repeatability requirements
• Development and integration of welding systems (resistance, MIG/MAG, laser), structural adhesive dispensing, clinching, riveting, and hybrid joining technologies
• Engineering of part‑transfer systems such as automated conveyors, skid systems, lift‑and‑carry units, and robotic handling solutions
• Hemming process engineering for closures, including tabletop, roller, and press hemming technologies
• Robotic integration: welding robots, sealing robots, handling robots, offline programming (OLP), and simulation using standard industrial environments
• Industrial automation engineering, including PLC programming, safety systems, SCADA, and network architecture for line‑wide controls
• Quality assurance engineering: dimensional control plans, inline measurement strategies, fixture calibration protocols, error‑proofing (Poka‑Yoke), and system validation

     APQ’s engineering team has more than two decades of experience delivering medium‑ and large‑scale BIW EPC projects, covering:

• Complete 3D and 2D engineering packages
• Fabrication and supply of fixtures, stations, and automation hardware
• Installation, alignment, and integration of mechanical and robotic systems
• Commissioning, cycle‑time tuning, process validation, and handover
• Production support during ramp‑up and fine‑tuning phases

     With proven expertise in complex BIW architectures and joining technologies, APQ provides technically robust and production‑ready solutions engineered to meet OEM standards and high-volume manufacturing requirements.