LEADERS IN CLOSURE AUTOMATION & PRODUCTION

Redefining Closure Development with
Mastered Innovation and Precision Automation

AUTOMATED CLOSURE CELL SYSTEMS — FROM CONCEPT TO LAUNCH

Comprehensive DFM Analysis to Full Production: System Layout, Cell & Station Design, Build, Installation, Debug and Launch

© 2025 MODERN BODY ENGINEERING / The CAP Group

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CLOSURE ASSEMBLY DEMANDS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY TO ENSURE CONSISTENTLY HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCTION

Robotic Work Cells

ROBOTIC
WORK CELLS

Modern Body Engineering designs and builds advanced robotic work cells, offering multiple layout configurations and integrated solutions for closure systems. These cells incorporate a range of automated applications, including material handling, spot welding, projection welding, riveting, sealing, and hemming.

Product Design Development

INDUSTRY-LEADING ASSEMBLY
TECHNOLOGIES

Class-A Surface Product Design & Development / Stamping Die Engineering & Processing / Sheet Metal Forming Simulations (FEA-Based) / Digital Twin Integration / Robotic Closure System Design & Implementation / Integrated Station Tooling: Dispensing, Welding, Fastening, and Material Transfer / Tool Fabrication, On-Site Installation, Tryout, and Debug Support

 
 
 
 

Powering the Future with Smart Manufacturing Automation

3RD GENERATION FAMILY-OWNED SINCE 1949

 

MBE AIR-ANVIL

MBE FLYING-HAMMER

MBE CURE

MBE SUNROOF

MBE HANG-ON

MBE PPVU

MBE WHEEL ARCH

MBE AIR-HANDLER

MBE RRVU

 
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Bold Expertise. Proven Power. Trusted Team.

MBE’s management team is a Detroit-based turnkey group of top specialists covering the diverse expertise needed to design and execute closure automation and production with flawless efficiency. Leveraging the strengths of the U.S. free market combined with select overseas tooling, we deliver competitively integrated domestic solutions tailored for automotive OEMs.


The design and process information contained herein is the exclusive property of MBE. Reproduction, storage, or distribution is strictly prohibited without prior written authorization.

MBE CAPABILITIES

PRODUCT MANUFACTURING FEASIBILITY STUDY, 3D-SOLID MODELING OF OUT/IN PANELS

CLOSED AND OPEN HEM FLANGE LAYOUT MAPPING, 2D/3D FINAL DESIGNS

STAMPING DIE PROCESS AND FLANGE DIE DEVELOPMENT

METAL-FORMING-SIM / ROBOT-SIM / CELL-PROCESS-SIM

Using Interactive State-of-the-Art Software Application Packages

CONTROLS AND VISION DESIGN

PRODUCTION TOOLING STATIONS AND CELLS

 

METAL FORMING SIMULATION
ROBOT SIMULATION
CELL PROCESS SIMULATION

Driven by Advanced Interactive Application Technology

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NEXT-GENERATION SOLUTIONS

Robotic Roller Hemming Technology

MBE’s Advanced Automated Robotic
Roller Hemming Technology

Our robotic roller hemming technology is extensively field-tested to ensure robust, repeatable performance that gives OEMs confidence in the quality and reliability of our craftsmanship.

GLOBAL PRODUCTION

Global Production

Over 500 MBE Robotic Roller Hemming
Stations Running Production

Modern Body Engineering delivers advanced closure assembly and material handling solutions, backed by over 150 years of combined expertise in stamp and hem engineering.


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