FMI uses Robotic Automation to lift productivity and output
FMI is a large Building Innovation company that makes aluminum windows and doors. They have a strategy to remove repetitive manual operations from their business to improve health and safety and increase throughput. One part of the manufacturing process FMI decided to automate involves punching thousands of holes in aluminum extrusions to make parts for windows.
Client Testimonial Quote & Job Title
FMI owner Warren Lewis recently commented “he was impressed with the Robotic Automation System and that previously he hadn’t thought this level of high quality machinery was available in NZ”. (See a video of our solution here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K7xSp5nF80&list=PL7at43xnRXA6MoFZ_-A1qfIbBPrSXp54n&index=3)
Relevant Industry(s)
- Construction Materials Manufacturing
Relevant Technology
- Shopfloor / Process Automation & Robotics
- System Integration (E.g SCADA, IoT)
Tags: Smart Industry Readiness Index Dimension
- Shopfloor Automation
Tags: Relevant Area or Process
- Managing the Shopfloor - Tracking Products
- Product Quality
- Health & Safety
- Waste / Yield / Scrap
Tags: Relevant KPIs Impacted
- Workforce Efficiency
- Material Efficiency (Yield / Waste / Scrap)
- Workforce Flexibility
- Production Flexibility