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Optimisation AI
We develop advanced, scalable solutions and AI-powered decision-making tools to solve complex optimisation challenges across industries. Our optimisation suite tackles the three hardest day-to-day planning problems on a modern shop-floor:
1. Production-line scheduling – it assigns multiple product families across parallel lines, respecting change-over times, batch sizes and delivery windows, and automatically re-optimises in seconds when a machine goes down.
2. Skill-aware staff rostering – it builds fair, regulation-compliant shift plans, matching each task to operators’ certifications and dynamically filling gaps when someone calls in sick.
3. Space-efficient load sequencing (advanced “smart-stow” packing) – it packs mixed SKUs, pallets or kitting trolleys into confined bays or trailers while honouring weight limits and unload order, boosting cubic utilisation and dispatch speed.
Together these modules raise throughput, cut overtime and reduce WIP by double-digit percentages; they integrate via a simple REST API and can run on-prem or in the cloud.
Proven performance: our algorithms won the 2024 Airbus x BMW Optimisation Challenge (production scheduling & transport routing) and were finalists in Renault’s 2023 Cargo-Packing Grand Challenge, demonstrating industry-leading solution quality and runtime at real-world scales.
Web to Print / Online Ordering
An eCommerce solution designed to allow print manufacturers to sell print-on-demand services online, in both public stores and private branded portals, but also suitable for many other types of manufacturer.
Utilise online ordering and integrations to reduce admin overheads and production process touch points.
Business challenges solved:
E-commerce
Infoboss data platform
Do you consider your data to be an asset? Whether in the cloud or on-premise, our innovative search-based data management and processing platform, monthly pricing and partner network empower you to take control of your data assets and maximise their value.
Infoboss is fast, scalable, easy to use and delivers a broad range of innovative data solutions across structured and unstructured data assets.
ABC of Manufacturing Systems Design: Assuring Best process, Completeness and Correctness!
While popular de-facto 2D and 3D modelling languages greatly assist the capture of key characteristics of complex manufacturing systems in their design, they fall short in assuring ‘completeness and correctness’. Idealogix would like to apply use of a mathematically-based modelling language to assure existing (and future) designs of manufacturing systems.
Business challenges solved:
Operational Efficiency
Condor MES Platform
Promtek Condor MES ensures real-time production tracking, quality control, and traceability. Our Storaweigh control system offers precise batch and process control. Kestrel SCADA provides centralized control, monitoring and alarms. Together, they optimize efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure product quality.
Business challenges solved:
Manufacturing Execution System
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Software Product Development and Delivery Consultancy
Sienso is a trusted delivery partner in transformation, delivering expert-led strategy, compliance and a people-centric approach and sustainable change leadership to help businesses become secure, efficient, and future-ready.
From discovery to development and delivery, Sienso ensures that every project is guided by industry best practices and handled by the right experts at the right time. Unlike traditional consultancies weighed down by rigid frameworks and excessive overheads, Sienso thrives on agility, adaptability, and real expertise, ensuring success is both achievable and enjoyable.
Hawkvision AI
HawkVision AI uses computer vision to turn existing CCTV into real-time safety intelligence. From PPE checks to hazard alerts, we help industrial teams prevent incidents, ensure compliance, and protect workers—reducing safety events by over 80%.
Business challenges solved:
Manufacturing Process
Robosol Software UK - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central empowers manufacturers by allowing seamless integration and efficient management of every facet of business operations and manufacturing processes. This comprehensive solution covers planning, scheduling, inventory, distribution and financial management, enabling companies to promptly adapt to evolving demands and deliver products to customers precisely when needed.
Business Central is specifically designed for the SME market, it's scalability and feature rich AI driven modules makes it one of the most powerful ERP products on the market. Some of the key modules for manufacturers are supply planning, BoMs, version management, production orders, demand forecasting, capacity planning, machine centres and assembly management.
Business Central is ideal for manufacturers due to its capability to address industry-specific processes. The core features of Business Central manufacturing include a customisable, role-based dashboard, accessibility across web, mobile, tablet platforms, enhanced reporting features, AI powered insights/automation and scalability to align with your business growth.
Our expertise in Business Central along with our consultants having expertise in manufacturing implementations makes Robosol the natural choice to implement such projects successfully.
Evocon (2)
Some of the key ways that Evocon delivers impact in manufacturing:
Reduce waste and downtime – Gain real-time visibility into production inefficiencies, allowing teams to quickly identify and resolve issues that lead to unnecessary stoppages and scrap.
Engage operators and drive accountability – Evocon makes it easy for operators to track performance, understand where losses occur, and take proactive steps to improve output.
Eliminate manual data collection – Say goodbye to outdated SIC boards and paper tracking. Evocon automates OEE calculations and data collection, freeing up valuable time for your team.
Improve decision-making with real-time insights – Supervisors and managers can access live production data, helping them make informed decisions that drive efficiency and output improvements.
Integrate with your existing systems - Evocon integrates with your ERP system, production planning system (even Excel-based systems) and WMS systems.
Business challenges solved:
Operational Efficiency
Visibility - AI Consulting
Emanations offer an in-depth exploration of the technology considerations and growth opportunities associated with leveraging AI & advanced analytics. Through our AI Visibility framework, we assess the impact of AI on your industry and strategies for its effective integration into your business, including:
• Crafting and implementing a comprehensive AI strategy.
• Building the right infrastructure to gain a competitive edge
• Redesigning organizational systems, processes, and roles for an AI-driven future
Business challenges solved:
People & Skills
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