Is digitization without a strategy just expensive data waste? Your shop floor knows better!
And how can you finally bring order to the chaos with a factory scorecard? In our current series of articles on wire 2026, we explore [...]
The unit cost trap in discrete manufacturing: Why is “parts per minute” no longer sufficient?
And how can waiting times and waste be identified and reduced through digital processes? In many manufacturing companies, everything seems to be fine: despite the [...]
How does digital machine maintenance ensure less downtime and sustainable production?
And how can this significantly increase the service life of machines? Digital machine maintenance offers a host of advantages that significantly improve the efficiency, reliability, [...]
How can digital processes be used to improve the performance and documentation of tool repairs?
And how does this significantly improve the interaction between production and toolmaking? In the event of tool damage, it is important to act quickly. The [...]
How can older machines be recorded without a data interface?
And how can all machines, no matter how old, be seamlessly integrated into the existing network? Many companies that want to digitalize their production and [...]
How can tool maintenance be better planned, carried out and documented?
And why is the typical Excel list not enough for tool maintenance? Tools in forming technology are usually complex, high-precision equipment. Not only because of [...]
How can real-time data be used to plan machine utilization more realistically?
And how can pre-defined maintenance and repairs be taken into account and properly scheduled? Proper planning of machine utilization is immensely important for efficiency and [...]
How can typical production processes be quickly optimized?
And how can this simplify container logistics? “We've always done it this way.” Everyone knows this statement when it comes to why certain workflows and [...]
How is the real-time information collected on the shop floor made usable?
And how does digital shop floor management ensure greater transparency, better collaboration and more efficient processes? Every production process is dynamic. And there are countless [...]
How does the interaction between MES and ERP optimize processes on the shop floor?
And why is it crucial for efficient and transparent production control? Every system, whether ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) or MES (Manufacturing Execution System), has its [...]