Regardless of whether you would like to implement changes to your existing sheet metal processing, plan a new hall or develop a completely new production – we are at your side from the initial idea to implementation, while providing you with an experienced copilot at your side. At Smart Factory Consulting we handle factory planning for sheet metal processing on a daily basis. Thanks to this unique mix of technology options and factory planning, you can optimally design your entire production. Set a course with an experienced copilot who can contribute the time and expertise for implementing change.
Are you experiencing growth, but keeping the handbrake on due to a lack of machines or resources? Are you declining orders or handing them over to market competitors? Steer your production on a growth path with a sheet metal-savvy partner. We start by analyzing potentials and show you how you can put the pedal to the metal for your production. Next, we design the machinery, layout and resources in a way that ensures long-term and sustainable growth.
Do you want to move forward - but a lack of staff is slowing your growth? Are you losing manpower and valuable expertise due to fluctuation and retirement? We show you which solutions - from process optimization, digitalization and automation - can strengthen your company's resilience. So that you get more out of your production with your existing team.
You can control your existing operation from the FF - but it's not every day that you plan a new factory. As Smart Factory Consultants, we know all relevant factors and logical approaches from numerous projects. Use our many years of experience and our expert knowledge to make your factory plan a success from the start.
Are your components better suited for punching than laser cutting? Are unmanned shifts on autopilot worthwhile? How do you achieve more output with the same number of employees? What are the most economical means of production? To provide viable answers, we analyze your parts portfolio and evaluate which machines and which level of automation are ideal. When evaluating your production we do not limit ourselves to “blue” technologies.
What does your ideal production system look like? On the one hand, it is important to get the right systems and automation on board. On the other hand, the appropriate production strategies and principles are crucial. We support you in accordance with lean principles and consider all questions during the course of the project. This ensures that people, systems and automation are integrated into a holistic production system - at a turbocharged level.
First we analyze the routing of your material. Based on this, we design the optimal material flow and the perfect layout for your machines and stores. We plan the entire interior operation of your new production hall (greenfield) as well as your existing production facilities (brownfield). This gives you free rein for an optimal production environment.
The layout is ready and our investment calculation has met your approval – now it’s time to implement the plan. A sophisticated step-by-step plan ensures that the changeover and start-up of your new or restructured sheet metal factory runs smoothly - all while sustaining production at full speed.
As a copilot, we support you from the idea phase to the implementation of your smart sheet metal production.