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We see automation as highly complementary to creating a positive and engaged workforce
Dynamics , which is the division I manage and represent . At a global level , we have eight manufacturing facilities in strategic locations around the world , and we ’ re in the process of launching a brand-new facility in Porto , Portugal , to strengthen our existing fiber sensing business . This new site will be a platform to create a European centre of excellence for our strain gauge finishing line as we enhance our capabilities in smart sensing and lean technologies .
“ In terms of manufacturing , we have a clear strategy for driving a lean and continuous manufacturing process . My career background encompasses 20 or so years of manufacturing experience at companies like Honeywell , so I ’ m personally excited and committed to creating lean environments . Not only does lean manufacturing help us to deliver higher quality service from both a quality and reliability point of view , which are both key growth metrics , but it also ensures that we remain as productive and efficient as possible in a competitive landscape .
“ We ’ re applying all the lessons and insights we ’ ve learned during the implementation of lean processes to our new site in Porto ,” he explains . “ Alongside this , we ’ re investing in automation and cobots to maximize efficiency in our key facilities , whether that be in our machine shop or in the finishing lines .
“ We see automation as highly complementary to creating a positive and engaged workforce . We ’ re also engaging our employees in our sustainability journey by finding new ways to better run the facility . Over the last year , we ’ ve invested around € 5 million in capital equipment and infrastructure , including a significant investment in solar panels to reduce our energy consumption from the grid . I ’ m pleased to see the progress we ’ re making towards our targets of being Net Zero in Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030 , and in Scope 3 by 2040 .”
With a mission statement to help customers create solutions for a cleaner , healthier , and more productive world , innovation is essential at HBK , where more than 400 employees focus exclusively on research and development . “ From engineering test tools to smart sensors and OEM custom sensing capabilities , we continue to create great products such as our next generation torque ( NGT ) sensor for the automotive industry , which uses telemetry to pass data between the sensor and recorder ,” Ben says .
“ We ’ re committed to spending eight percent of our sales on research and development every year , ensuring these investments deliver value by bringing excellent products to market . In 2025 , we
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