Production of smaller series and custom products makes manufacturing more complex and that, in turn, adds complexity to not only the production process but also to the way that operators need to work ...
Fullwood Packo is a manufacturer of cooling tanks for liquids for the dairy, pharmaceutical and food processing industries. The close contact with dealers and end customers enables it to respond ...
At Packo Inox's production site in Diksmuide various activities are carried out: design, assembly, finishing and testing of industrial pumps and hygienic components. In addition, the surface treatment ...
The Belgian lighting industry has not been spared from global developments in production process digitisation and innovation. As competition increases, companies need to stand out for their innovation ...
As a manufacturer of aerospace parts, Sonaca is continuously searching for methods to reduce the weight of their products, either by materials selection or production technology.
ESA and Sirris have regularly joined forces on previous AM projects. The current ambition at ESA is to broaden the introduction of the technology to their suppliers, by increasing current suppliers’ ...
Granutools offers measuring technology to characterise metallic additive manufacturing powders. It aims to provide technology to characterise the spreadability of the powders and approached Sirris for its expertise in the field.
Ophardt Belgien – a specialist in hygiene products – investigated the possibility of optimising part of their soap dispenser production, to facilitate the process for operators. The intention was to ...
Cable confection automation
One of the most time-consuming tasks is cable assembly and their subsequent labelling at both ends. Cable assembly is already automated, but unloading is still ...
Belgium is the fourth most productive country in the world, but our productivity growth has been sputtering. In this series, we present some practical tips that can easily boost productivity in the ...
Manufacturing companies consider optimisation of the logistics activities on the production floor as an important driver to remain competitive. However, logistics in production comprises several ...
