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

Why crises are the right time for digitalization

A medium-sized manufacturing company recognized early on that when a new, highly variable product for a Tier 1 customer in the automotive industry arrives, every detail in production will matter — especially tool management. Tools must be available, easy to locate, and optimally used and maintained so that no unplanned incidents occur, particularly given the typically small margins. For this reason, the company made a forward-looking investment in a Cosmino software solution for […]

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 […]