Factory Of the Future scan

LEVEL OF CAPABILITIES. A Factory of the Future has the capability to introduce and operationalise advanced manufacturing technologies.

Technology. State-of-the-art manufacturing technologies are being used.

Level 1 : The company acts at a similar level as the competitors in same sector. Level 2 : Some state-of-the-art technologies are present . Level 3: All key technologies are state of the art and in accordance with the newest commercially available standards. Level 4 : Technology has been adapted to gain a considerable competitive advantage. Level 5 : New technologies are developed from Proof Of Concept to Production Ready in order to maintain and even gain a global competitive advantage.

Integration. Advanced manufacturing technologies are implemented easily.

Level 1: Ready-made solutions are obtained from the technology supplier who is in the lead from design to implementation. Level 2: Ready-made solutions based on a specific design are obtained from the technology provider. Level 3:Technology is implemented making full use of its current capabilities. Level 4: Technology is adapted to meet specific future-oriented production demands, like quality, speed, etc. Level 5: Technology is adapted such that it smoothly integrates into the complete production process.

Quality. Advanced manufacturing technologies are used to meet and even set quality standards.

Level 1: Quality is at a similar level and extent as the competitors in same sector. Level 2: A competitive advantage is gained by excelling in several quality features. Level 3: Technological limits are explored to achieve higher end product quality. Level 4: High end product quality is achieved by pushing the technological limitations. Level 5: The company sets the standards and is being considered a reference in end product quality.

Employees. Employees are qualified to handle advanced manufacturing technologies. *

Level 1: Trainings are being organised by technology suppliers for new individual employees. Level 2: The company organises annually update trainings for machine operators. Level 3: In order to optimize technology usage the company organises trainings for all individual employees at regular intervals. Level 4: The company supports individual employees in achieving expertise levels to enable them to implement process improvements themselves. Level 5: Individual employees achieve expertise levels enabling them to fully cope with new technologies.

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