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Enhanced automation

“ Of course , automation is not exclusive to 247TailorSteel . However , as companies try to automate manual processes , they are only addressing a few steps in the complete chain , leading to suboptimal results , whereas we automate every element of the journey from offer to delivery . As an example , we not only calculate material amounts and process time to get a sale over cost price , but we also check manufacturability from several aspects . Should an order fail to pass these checks , the software automatically provides advice on how to improve and optimize the design . This minimizes the risk that we accept an order without having the correct tools and materials to complete it and would thus not be able to deliver the

order on time or in full . This is an elaborate automated check that I don ’ t believe any of our competitors can currently offer .

“ Once approved , the order is then automatically transferred to our programming system to determine the movements of the lasers or bending machines . Only three percent of our parts are manually programmed , with the majority ( 97 percent ) being a first-time success because of our automated software !”

When it comes to planning , these processes are also automated . “ We use platforms to address production capacity and optimize material usage , implementing standard processes to ensure consistent quality across our sites ,” he explains . “ Using AI , we automatically puzzle any odd product shapes in the best feasible way , which minimizes waste and carbon emissions . This is particularly important for customers that order products of the same plate material in a certain time period and geographic location , as we can align production to service multiple customers .

in automated guided vehicle solutions .

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