When capacity is lacking – why crises are the right time for digitalization

Weshalb gerade Krisen der richtige Zeitpunkt für Digitalisierung sind

Ein mittelständisches Fertigungsunternehmen hatte frühzeitig erkannt: Wenn ein neuer, hochvarianter Artikel für einen Tier-1-Kunden aus der Automobilindustrie kommt, wird es auf jedes Detail in der Produktion ankommen – vor allem auf das Werkzeugmanagement. Werkzeuge müssen verfügbar, auffindbar und optimal eingesetzt und gewartet sein, damit bei den üblichen kleinen Margen kein ungeplanter Zwischenfall entsteht. Deshalb investierte man vorausschauend in eine Cosmino Softwarelösung zur Werkzeugdatenerfassung.

Doch dann kam die Wirtschaftskrise. Der Produktanlauf wurde von Seiten […]

Increase efficiency 10-20% using OEE software – even when production seems to run well

“Our production is running well – isn’t it?”

This is what we often hear when speaking with new prospects. At first glance, it is usually true: orders are delivered on time, major downtimes are known, and production seems under control.

However, in most cases only the most obvious and longest downtimes are recorded – other losses such as performance and quality losses remain unconsidered and therefore cannot be evaluated or improved.

In addition, a blind spot remains, which in some cases accounts for […]

From Excel chaos to digital transparency – when homemade solutions reach their limits

At COSMINO, we´ve been saying for years: „Excel is the most widely used MES in manufacturing.“
Because we repeatedly encounter self-build PDA-solutions with Excel, Access, and macros when speaking with prospective customers.

At first, this often seems effective: quick to set up, flexible, and low-cost. But in day-to-day practice, we regularly see how it becomes a risk:

High manual effort for data entry, correction, and maintenance
No real-time information
Missing authorization and change management
Uncertainty during audits and for IT
Dependence on individual people
Incorrect or incomplete data […]

Function Overview

Every production process is different – and yet we see many recurring requirements. Here we show what COSMINO has already achieved in practice – from machine data to the control of machining units throughout the entire production process.

“As a software architect, I can revolutionize the way manufacturing plants operate by providing digital tools that – tailored to the specific needs of each production site – increase efficiency, reduce waste and enable faster, more informed decisions. It makes me […]