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and lead times from a fully automated RFQ process. Once customers place orders, the system automatically triggers supply chain processes, programs CNC machines, and nests parts to minimize waste.“ Every few hours, we check the orders coming in and try to match the parts in the plate,” elaborates Ruud.“ That nesting is carried out with our own software to reduce waste, which is beneficial for both the environment and for costs.”
The company migrated Sophia ® to the cloud to handle increasing capacity demand from customers. Recent improvements include additional operations, special packaging options and enhanced design feedback.“ We have an expert IT team continuously working on developing Sophia ®, providing better feedback about possible manufacturability issues with the design,” Ruud continues. Automation extends
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