Electrification, Multi Part Integration, and higher share of recycled material. The shift in technology in the automotive industry is driving the development and introducing new requirements. AP&T’s new press-hardening line, AP&T Skylines, has been developed to meet these challenges and lead the way to more effective, more flexible and more sustainable vehicle production. 

It is hardly news that the automotive industry is currently in the middle of a massive transformation. Skylines is a fully automated line that has been specially designed for effective press hardening of large and extra large sheet metal and Multi Part Integration (MPI)—complex, integrated components—even in material with a high recycling rate.

 

Space-efficient design and greater flexibility 

To maximize production capacity for large-scale sheet metal with minimal energy consumption, AP&T Skylines has a flexible, vertical design that uses a modular and scalable solution. The line thus requires little floor space even though it includes energy-efficient servo presses, compact Multi-Layer Furnaces, flexible linear automation with Speedfeeders, high-quality tools, and related extensive service solutions, such as availability agreements. Each part has been developed to meet customers’ specific needs and ensure long-term performance.

“AP&T Skylines is a result of our commitment to help our customers meet both technical and environmental requirements. With Skylines, we provide them with a solution that combines sustainability and efficiency without compromising on performance,” says Magnus Baarman, Managing Director and CEO of AP&T.

 One of the most prominent features of AP&T Skylines is its compact and energy-efficient Multi-Layer Furnace system. Unlike traditional roller hearth furnaces, this vertical system can handle significantly larger sheet metal and more complex components without being limited by the furnace’s dimensions. In addition, it offers significantly lower energy consumption and CO₂ emissions, which makes it a central part of a sustainable production process.

 AP&T Skylines’ module-based and scalable line includes energy-efficient servo presses, the compact Multi-Layer Furnace system, flexible linear automation, and high-quality tools and is optimized to handle large sheet metal and complex, integrated components.

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AP&T Skylines is particularly suitable for Multi Part Integration and production of complex body parts, such as double door rings.

 

Could revolutionize the automotive industry

With the growing demand for large-scale and integrated components, AP&T Skylines offers a solution that optimizes floor space and material and resource utilization while at the same time streamlining production. Fewer tool changes, shorter lead times, and lower energy consumption enhance both the competitiveness and the sustainability in the automotive industry.

“Skylines sets a brand-new standard for the automotive industry. With this flexible and scalable technology, we make it possible for manufacturers to simultaneously meet both technical and environmental challenges. Skylines is a next-generation press-hardening line that strengthens the manufacturers’ position on the global market,” says Magnus Baarman from AP&T.

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AP&T Skylines is particularly suitable for Multi Part Integration and production of complex body parts, such as double door rings.

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AP&T Skylines’ module-based and scalable line includes energy-efficient servo presses, the compact Multi-Layer Furnace system, flexible linear automation, and high-quality tools and is optimized to handle large sheet metal and complex, integrated components.