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We transform the product and process landscapes through the systematic use of innovative digitization options.

Where should I first start to significantly optimize production through digitization?

Corporate environments are becoming more competitive and the production network is becoming more complex. Many manufacturing companies are aware of this situation and want digitized production as a solution. However, the possibilities of digitization are endless and the challenge is to use digital products in a problem-oriented and goal-oriented manner to optimize production. Therefore, within the domain of digital manufacturing, we do not digitize your entire production. We identify weak points and bottlenecks in your production system and start right there to enable production through digitization.

Key questions

Which digital solutions and technologies make sense in my case and which do not?

How can the digital products be integrated into the existing production system?

How can digitization make a contribution to earnings as quickly as possible?

What are the benefits of digitization and how can I make them transparent?

How do I structure and manage digitization projects in the production context?

Reference projects

Client

Premium-OEM (Netherlands)

Target
  • Acceleration and simplification of training and execution of quality audits for the entire vehicle as well as reduction of the indirect workload in process preparation and probability of errors
Approach
  • Analysis, evaluation and prioritization of different Q-Audit processes
  • Workshop-based detailing of the use cases
  • Technology scouting for applicable text recognition solutions for combined use with the developed AR application
  • Iterative development and testing of the pilot application in close cooperation with end users
  • Calculation and confirmation of economic efficiency for productive use on real test results
  • Introduction of the application for the pilot process and training of the end users in the use of the overall solution
Achievement
  • Developed AR application in use with total process cost reductions of 44% and potential for expansion for 8 additional processes
  • Reduction of error probability in the audit process by up to 90%
Client
Tier-1-Supplier (Germany)
Target
  • Acceleration and simplification of adjustment and ramp-up processes
  • Connection of different media and systems in a common dashboard to provide clear information to users
Approach
  • Implementation of an agile working model for development teams of each prototype application
  • Connection of relevant machine data and databases with the middleware
  • Development and programming of end-user applications using an integrated application development kit as well as coding of software functions
  • Iterative testing of application functions and full functionality with end users in interactive workshops and practical test phases
Achievement
  • Increased efficiency of ramp-up processes by more than 30% through the implementation of the two pilot projects
  • Creation of development expertise at the customer’s site so that adaptations and system extensions can be carried out independently
Client
Premium textile industry (Tunisia)
Target
  • Identification of optimization potentials through equipment and process analysis
  • Evaluation, prioritization and solution identification for the identified potentials, especially with regard to quick wins and high potential areas
Approach
  • Management workshop on digital transformation
  • Equipment and process analysis to identify challenges and potentials for digitization applications
  • Technology screening and quantification with regard to the relevant application areas
  • Quantification of the identified topics and relevant new technologies in terms of their value and applicability
  • Prioritization of the selected projects for implementation
  • Selection of quick wins and high potentials for the first implementation
Achievement
  • Identification of 41 challenges and 49 solutions and technologies
  • Selection of 2 quick wins and 4 high potentials for further implementation for a total efficiency increase potential of over 15%
Jan-Philip Ganser
Senior Vice President
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Dennis Andrecht
Principal
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Faies Abu Affan
Principal
Thomas Merk
Practice Lead Digital Manufacturing
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