Revolutionizing Textile Machinery Manufacturing: Vandewiele’s Industry 4.0 Transformation with Critical Manufacturing MES

Vandewiele, a prominent company specializing in machinery for textile industry factories, has selected Critical Manufacturing's MES solution to improve efficiency and quality at their manufacturing facilities as they transition to Industry 4.0.

Founded in 1880, Vandewiele is a company that focuses on manufacturing machinery for the textile industry and mechatronics. They offer a variety of advanced equipment for tasks like producing filaments, spinning yarn, weaving, tufting, sewing, and finishing textiles. Their solutions are designed to improve efficiency in textile production and are utilized in various sectors including flooring, home decor, fashion, and technical materials.

Vandewiele has chosen to upgrade their current system with a new MES solution from Critical Manufacturing, as part of their transition towards Industry 4.0. The new MES system will be implemented across various production areas such as sheet metal, profile cutting, sawing, milling, machining, FMS, and assembly. This decision to adopt a more advanced system showcases Vandewiele's dedication to remaining at the forefront of technology and improving efficiency in their shop floor operations.

Dries Misplon, the Project Manager of MES at Vandewiele, expressed his satisfaction in collaborating with Critical Manufacturing as a partner who shares their drive for continuous improvement. He praised the fast, modern, and customizable application that aligns well with Vandewiele's advanced discrete manufacturing methods.

Vandewiele selected Critical Manufacturing after a thorough assessment. With a diverse production environment, they needed a solution that could smoothly operate across all their divisions. As per the current agreement, Vandewiele will utilize key features of Critical Manufacturing MES such as dashboards and BI cards to monitor real-time performance and analyze data for better decision-making. They will also incorporate features for material and container management to improve inventory control, track resources for efficient allocation, and manage routing and dispatching for more streamlined workflows. Additionally, they will utilize advanced MES tools like layout and printing for customized production, as well as alarm management, modern scheduling, and maintenance management modules to enhance productivity and streamline processes.

Gabriel Silva, who is the Sales Manager for Industrial Equipment Europe at Critical Manufacturing, expressed his excitement about having Vandewiele as a partner. He believes that this partnership will further their goal of promoting digital transformation in traditional industries. The solutions offered by Critical Manufacturing are tailored to help manufacturers like Vandewiele improve their operations, enhance process connectivity, and fully utilize the benefits of Industry 4.0. They are eager to collaborate closely with Vandewiele to ensure a successful partnership for both parties.

The project offers advantages such as improved visibility, enhanced coordination among manufacturing processes, decreased risk, and preparedness for adopting Industry 4.0. The project will begin at Vandewiele's location in Kortrijk, Belgium, and may later expand to other sites and companies within the Vandewiele Group.

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