Transforming MSME assembly operations: ‎smart manual assembly table for improved productivity

Authors

  • Prathamesh Shailesh Shinde First Year MEng-Industry 4.0: Automation, Robotics & 3D Manufacturing, Department of Engineering and Sustainable Tech-nology ‎Management, SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences, Berlin: 12059, Germany
  • Chaitanya Shrikant Poredi Final Year BTech-Mechatronics, School of Mechatronics Engineering, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU), ‎Kiwale, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune: 412101, Maharashtra State, India
  • Ganesh Suresh Shelke Final Year BTech-Mechatronics, School of Mechatronics Engineering, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU), ‎Kiwale, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune: 412101, Maharashtra State, India
  • Srishti Sudhir Patil TYB Tech-Computer Science and Engineering, Department of Computer Engineering and Technology, ‎Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Kothrud, Pune: 411038, Maharashtra State, India
  • Jahida Javed Subhedar Assistant Professor, School of Mechatronics Engineering, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU), ‎Kiwale, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune: 412101, Maharashtra State, India
  • Maneetkumar Rangnath Dhanvijay Associate Professor, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Sciences, JSPM University Pune, ‎Wagholi, Pune: 412207, Maha-rashtra State, India
  • Sudhir Madhav Patil COEP Technological University, Pune

How to Cite

Shinde , P. S. ., Poredi , C. S. ., Shelke, G. S. . ., Patil, S. S. ., Subhedar, J. J. ., Dhanvijay , M. R. ., & Patil, S. M. (2025). Transforming MSME assembly operations: ‎smart manual assembly table for improved productivity. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 14(1), 40-51. https://doi.org/10.14419/am35a906

Received date: March 14, 2025

Accepted date: April 10, 2025

Published date: April 13, 2025

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14419/am35a906

Keywords:

Industry 4.0; Manual Assembly; MSME; Productivity Enhancement; Real-Time Monitoring; Smart Manual Assembly

Abstract

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role in the manufacturing sector but often face challenges in maintaining ‎efficiency and quality due to high worker attrition and skill variability. Traditional manual assembly tables (TMATs) require experienced ‎operators, making it difficult for MSMEs to sustain productivity with novice workers. To address this, authors developed and implemented ‎a Smart Manual Assembly Table (SMAT) that integrates smart assistance technologies (SAT) to enhance industrial efficiency. The system ‎incorporates real-time monitoring, automated guidance, and error detection mechanisms to improve worker accuracy and productivity. ‎Experimental evaluation compared the performance of traditional and smart assembly setups, focusing on cycle time, error rate, and overall ‎workflow efficiency. The results demonstrated a significant reduction in assembly time and errors, enabling higher production rates and ‎improved product quality. Additionally, the SMAT reduced the cognitive load on operators by providing automated alerts and digital work ‎instructions, thereby enhancing adaptability for novice workers. The study also highlights the potential of integrating Industry 4.0 principles into MSME assembly operations, thereby enhancing a collaborative human-machine environment. The findings emphasize the practical benefits of ‎smart-assisted manual assembly cells, including cost-effectiveness, scalability, and ease of implementation. Future research should focus on ‎long-term reliability, adaptability across diverse assembly tasks, and optimized scheduling techniques to further improve efficiency. The SMAT presents a promising approach for modernizing MSME assembly processes, ensuring sustainable productivity and a competitive advantage in the evolving industrial landscape. 

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Shinde , P. S. ., Poredi , C. S. ., Shelke, G. S. . ., Patil, S. S. ., Subhedar, J. J. ., Dhanvijay , M. R. ., & Patil, S. M. (2025). Transforming MSME assembly operations: ‎smart manual assembly table for improved productivity. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 14(1), 40-51. https://doi.org/10.14419/am35a906

Received date: March 14, 2025

Accepted date: April 10, 2025

Published date: April 13, 2025