Project goal

• Overall process optimization following company acquisition
• Improved result
• Evaluating new future-oriented technologies and implementing them where necessary
• Promoting individual responsibility of employees

Procedure

• Analysis of initial situation with all strengths and weaknesses
• Definition of a tangible target status for a viable digital die manufacturing company
• Development of a feasible implementation plan to achieve the defined target status, focusing on modern and future-oriented tools, software systems and machines
• Definition and implementation of small digestible work packages with goals, tasks, duration and responsibilities

Result

• 30% improvement in average machine run time
• 25% improvement in productivity
• Establishment of central knowledge bases for design, NC-programming and tool management
• Implementation of external programming, standardized setup process, simplified detailed machine planning as a precursor to MES, digital tool management, augmented reality tool for quality assurance
• Establishment of interfaces between CAD, CAM and manufacturing for a networked process chain