Ergo tech boosts Ford quality.

The article reports on the development of Ford Motor Co. in 2007 through its virtual ergonomic technology in the U.S. The company is boosting its virtual ergonomic technology because it is the key reason for the increase of 11 percent in their quality performance in 2007. Allison Stephens, the company's ergonomic technical specialist, states that the technology provides real benefits such as fewer injuries, lower-cost tooling changes, higher quality and faster time to markets. It is explained that the virtual manufacturing process, which is conducted by the company, begins by applying product specifications to the manufacturing plant to create a computer-generated virtual assembly line.