Line Design + Flow

Line Designer Pro

Design a line station by station against takt, then level it and plan the future state.

Best for: Designing or rebalancing a line station by station against takt, with crews and work elements, plus a Quick mode for first answers on one page each.

Takt and line: station loads against the pace.

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Features

What It Does

Per-station design for an assembly line, a pack line, or a pulsed overhaul line: set demand and available time, lay out the stations, and check every station against the pace. Level the line, check flow, and see how many jobs should be open at once. Save and open designs as files.

Takt and line

Demand and available time set the pace; stations are checked against it.

Pace checks

Every station flagged over, near, or under takt.

Leveling

Show the leveled line and what moves where.

Flow check

Where the line stops flowing and why.

Fewer jobs open

The WIP cap that keeps the line moving.

Save and open

Designs save to files you keep.

Screens

See It in Action

Real screens from Line Designer Pro with its example loaded. Click any screen to enlarge; arrow keys step through.

Takt and line: station loads against the pace.
01Takt and line: station loads against the pace.
The leveled line: work spread so every station fits the pace.
02The leveled line: work spread so every station fits the pace.
Flow check: is it a pace, pile, or stopping problem?
03Flow check: is it a pace, pile, or stopping problem?
Value stream map: where a unit spends its days.
04Value stream map: where a unit spends its days.

Who It's For

  • Engineers designing or rebalancing an assembly, pack, or overhaul line
  • Leads planning a rate change
  • Teams moving a line to a new layout

Requirements

  • Any modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari)
  • Windows, macOS, or Linux

Questions

Does it need internet or an account to run?

No. The download is a single file that opens in any modern browser and runs offline. Your data stays on your machine.

How does the free trial work?

Enter your email and the trial copy downloads right away. It is the full tool for 2 days from the first download, then it locks. Files you save during the trial are yours and open in the licensed copy. One trial per email per tool.

How does the license work?

One purchase covers one named user on their own computers. Your copy is stamped with your name and license key. A team license covers 5 named users. See the licensing page for the full terms.

Do I get updates?

Yes. Updates within the same major version are included. Sign in to your account to download the latest copy.

What is the refund policy?

Full refund within 14 days if the tool does not fit your work. Email support with your license key.

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