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AI & Digital Transformation
Diagnostics: We work hand in hand with SMEs to break down processes, identify gaps and opportunities.
We identify and propose solutions based on ROI.
Tech strategy and roadmap: We create tangible roadmaps to deliver efficiency gains.
Pilot and scale support: via our own network of developers, or vendors, depending on what works best.
Training and enablement: build internal skills and adoption culture.
Business challenges solved:
Enterprise Management
Ceramic Hybrid Additive Manufacturing Platform (CHAMP)
Hydra has developed an advanced process for manufacturing functional materials, using integrated AM (wide material/geometric compatibility) and SM (high precision and accuracy). Our hybrid solution is available a) as a service (we collaborate as proof of concept), b) a product (we set them up to use our process).
Business challenges solved:
Manufacturing Product & Process design
iCOR Systems (1)
iCOR is the expert-led digital solution that makes the world of UK environmental and health & safety legislation easy to navigate and comply with for organisations. All while removing the stress and worry that used to come with it.
What was once a boring, complicated, often demotivating task to complete is now simple, easy, and, dare we say, enjoyable to do.
If you feel that legislation is consuming too much of your time, effort, and energy within your ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management system, please get in touch with us today.
Business challenges solved:
Enterprise Management
Bespoke Manufacturing Management Systems
We design and build custom software systems that streamline manufacturing operations, connect teams, and automate manual processes - giving manufacturers better visibility, control, and efficiency across their entire workflow. We build software you can't buy off the shelf.
Our approach starts with Clarity before Code: before we write a single line of software, we take time to understand your operation in detail - how information moves, where bottlenecks exist, and what success looks like for you. That clarity shapes everything that follows, ensuring the end product fits your people, your process, and your goals perfectly.
The result is a system that feels natural to use, eliminates inefficiency, and scales with your growth - a long-term digital foundation designed around your business, not forced upon it.
Business challenges solved:
Manufacturing Infrastructure
Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
POET is a Cloud based software solution which is focussed on the manufacturing production process and which delivers double digit productivity improvement.
POET, which stands for Process Operational Excellence Transformation, is the ultimate cloud based Operational Excellence software. It creates the foundation for sustainable success which engages the entire workforces.
Through data harvesting, analytics and reporting POET presents a detailed picture of where the opportunity for improvement should be targeted, specifically in areas of machine utilisation, breakdown and stoppages, first time through production and labour productivity. It is a closed loop system with root cause analysis tools and action plan capability built in. The system is also supported by AI data analysis to enable quicker and broader interrogation.
POET is easy to use, easy to understand, and is completely flexible for all types of manufacturing processes.
Business challenges solved:
Manufacturing Process
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LG Motion | StackSmart | Techman Robot | OnRobot
Simply put, LG Motion make things that go in and out, up and down, round and round.
The core of our business is experience, knowledge and a pragmatic approach to providing motion technology solutions for a very diverse range of applications and industries.
We design, engineer and supply a wide range of electro-mechanical motion control systems. The portfolio includes precise, reliable, multi-axis motion control components both standard and customised.
Using world-recognised component partners and by working hand-in-hand with customers, our bespoke solutions help enable research, development and manufacturing to move forward.
Aveva Endorsed System Integrator
INDEFF is an experienced Industrial Automation and Manufacturing Execution Systems expert. We boast more than a decade of experience as an Endorsed Wonderware System Integrator Partner and have successfully completed more than 1000 projects all over the world.
How does INDEFF innovate? We prepare companies for Industry 4.0 by creating smart factories. As a proud AVEVA partner, we take full advantage of the possibilities of the Industrial Internet of Things and set up fully connected supply chains for maximum efficiency.
Business challenges solved:
Manufacturing Process
Robotic Welding, Finishing & machine tending
We supply and advise on cobot and industrial robot welding, sanding and machine tending. We can bring equipment to your site to demo and test.
Business challenges solved:
Manufacturing Process
Independent manufacturing and ERP consultancy, ERP software, WMS software, Rugged mobile hardware devices
Smart Manufacture is an independent manufacturing consultancy focusing on working with small engineering and manufacturing companies to help them streamline and automate their manufacturing processes to give them improved visibility over their end-to-end operations, and better control over their inventory management and production scheduling. We also work with a number of software platforms in the areas of ERP/MRP, Warehouse Management, CRM and Digital work instructions and also provide rugged mobile devices for use in warehouses and on the shop floor.
Business challenges solved:
Manufacturing Process
Cloud migration, maintenance and support
As a cloud consultancy we cover all things data, information security, process automation, AI, reliability, cost-optimisation, scalability and sustainability.
Business challenges solved:
Manufacturing Infrastructure
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