Flexible modular assembly system

A modular manufacturing unit forming part of a manufacturing and assembly system, comprising:

• a base frame having a main body having a plurality of support members coupled at one end and a plurality of adjustable feet members coupled at an opposed end, the base frame having a rectangular shape,
• a main frame mounted on the base frame and coupled to and supported by the plurality of support members, the main frame having a rectangular shape,
• opposed first and second gantry support arms coupled to the main frame, wherein each of the first and second gantry support arms includes a main body forming an internal chamber and having a rail element mounted therein,
• first and second movable gantry assemblies coupled to the first and second gantry support arms and spanning therebetween, wherein each of the first and second gantry assemblies has an elongated main body and includes a connection element formed at opposed ends of the main body, wherein the connection elements are configured to couple to the rail elements of the first and second gantry support arms, and wherein the first and second gantry assemblies are configured for lateral movement along the rail elements of the first and second gantry support arms, and wherein each of the first and second gantry assemblies have one or more processing components coupled thereto for performing a selected processing function on a workpiece;
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• a transport system coupled to the main frame for conveying the workpiece in a longitudinal processing direction therethrough.