Industrial 01/01/2020
Manufacturers of industrial applications usually focus on one specific application, which is part of a larger complex production process. In this area, you will find industries such as the automotive industry, the medical sector and the electronics. Each manufactured component must meet the highest quality standards with the use of sustainable materials and at the same time be profitable. There is absolutely no room for errors and functionality is key. To achieve such quality, precise cutting with advanced equipment is necessary. Laser cutting is, therefore, one of the most suitable technologies that can deliver high productivity while maintaining high cutting accuracy.
Even within these industries, trends are influencing the production of industrial applications. Both trends from outside and inside the organization are shaping the production processes of tomorrow.
Spot the trends
Differentiation is a trend among brands and refers to the ability to customize products to be truly unique. This applies to the automotive industry for instance. Nowadays, it is very common to completely choose how your future car is going to look like. This is very trend sensitive, concerning the upholstery on the inside of the car, the seat belt and even textile or composite parts in the dashboard.
But that doesn’t mean utilizing equipment that’s needlessly complicated. Then Simplification is just as important a trend as differentiation, yet more related to the production process and required equipment. A union of hardware and software that’s accessible and rewarding to work with, empowering both knife cutter and laser cutter users of all skill levels defines simplification.
Indeed, industrial applications can also be cut with knife cutters. Take for instance the production of bulletproof vests, for which Kevlar is a commonly used material. This material is preferred to be cut with a flatbed knife cutter for safety reasons.
The third and final trend that ties the industry together is Agility. Customers, also in business-to-business environments, want their cut and machined materials fast. That requires utilizing a process that works at pace without risking quality. While supporting the high-quality demands and providing the speed needed to meet trends by moving to market, fast. Are you interested in this topic? Read more.
Face the industry challenges with laser cutting
- Tall orders naturally bring plenty of unique challenges with it. Users need a cutting solution that offers true flexibility through automation and intelligent technologies. Automation enables manufacturers to minimize human error while maintaining speed and consistency, allowing your cutting infrastructure to scale with higher volumes and more complicated cutting designs with ease. Moreover, automation eliminates the cost and time needed for human interventions.
Find your solution in Summa's L Series - Minimizing waste can be just as much of an issue. The challenge comes in finding ways to optimize the process. In the industrial sector, you find expensive high-end fabrics and materials for which every square inch counts. That makes utilizing laser cutting technology that automates the entire process worthwhile to consider, finding the most efficient method for cutting sportswear, apparel, upholstery, automotive and more. View how Summa's L3214 maximizes productivity through automation.
Read more about Fabric Consumption - Having to have staff constantly maintaining your cutting infrastructure and manually processing materials is an expensive venture and rarely error-free. By integrating an intelligent cutting system, users have the means to reduce labour costs. By embracing new cutting solutions that require minimal operator assistance, you can drastically drive down human errors and shrink lead times. It’s all about giving users technology smart enough to look after itself.
Read more on laser cutting and reducing labour costs - Shortening lead times is a challenge on its own. Especially when you’re dealing with complicated apparel and upholstery designs that need to maintain quality and avoid warping materials. With an automated solution, you can leverage software that gives users extensive oversight over the entire laser cutting process. This enables them to identify inefficiencies and shorten lead time so products are ready faster, and directly into the market.
Read more on shortening lead times with laser cutting - The final challenge comes in utilizing hardware innovations with software that’s truly compatible with modern workplaces. Perfect synchronisation between hardware and software is hard to find, but the more important for optimizing workflows. With no time to waste, they need a technology that is flexible enough to complement and enhance the existing production process.
We, at Summa, are not one to shy away from a challenge. With years of expertise, our professional teams are pleased to advise you a laser cutting solution that meets your needs. Summa not only offers standardized equipment but truly listens to the customer's needs. So, tell us, what are you working on? And how can we be at your service?
