Digitalization
With the MES (Manufacturing Execution System) used at DGS casting parts are automatically scanned with a QR code at the relevant machines and checked for validation of processing in almost real-time. This ensures that workflows are adhered by and furhter avoids unnecessary waste in the value-chain.
At the same time, the most important key figures are made available for the production management.
At the same time, the most important key figures are made available for the production management.
Operational -and machine data collection
- The data collection for equipment controls is automatically done by MES
- Manual operations are entered into the system by the employees via dedicated terminals in production
- The MES system provides the production management in real-time with the most important key figures such as OEE, downtimes and scrap rate
- The machine control center gives a comprehensive overview of the machine park to initiate immediate actions in cause of disruptions
Single-part traceability
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The traceability system ensures that all parts delivered to customers are systematically documented for each indivudal part with the most important parameters for each process step
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Prevention of waste in the value-chain by means of validation logic for each operation (digital poka-yoke)
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Transparency of data in order to optimize processes
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Shorter reaction times thanks to real-time feedback from the MES system and thus faster intervention in case of quality deviations
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Support of the zero-defect strategy
Automation
- In recent years, DGS has invested heavily in the automation of complex, combined processes
- Highly complex parts can thus be increased quickly with the required process stability and critical process parameters can be documented at individual part level
- An intelligent, driverless automatic transport system for goods carriers is also used in production
Data Mining / SmartFactory
- An innovation project in regard to SmartFactory is currently being pursued in our St. Gallen plant which is intended to enable precise part quality prediction on the die-casting machines using data analytic algorithms
- In the future machine settings shall also be adjusted in a self-regulating manner using AI (artificial intelligence)
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In addition, more and more processes are gradually being digitized in the administrative areas and integrated into the group-wide ERP system
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