Solize
The challenge
SOLIZE Corporation provides 3D printing services for prototypes and end-use parts in the automotive industry. It supplies Toyota and Nissan and brings shorter lead times, lower material costs and greater production flexibility through additive manufacturing. They were looking for a solution to store digital part files and monitor manufacturing phases for greater efficiency and transparency.
Our solution
Additive Marking Serializer
During the manufacturing process, machine-readable markings were integrated into SOLIZE’s components; From this point on, every step of the component manufacturing process could be documented and made available digitally. Through our marking solutions, SOLIZE has made significant progress in streamlining its workflows and increasing customer trust.
In conjunction with our DPM Scan Pro and machine-readable part markers, defective components could be digitally traced back to the original build job, where item-specific documentation could be viewed to quickly identify fault-causing parameters. Such end-to-end traceability therefore meant that faulty equipment and batches could be quickly identified and issues resolved, reducing downtime during product recalls.
SOLIZE was able to further optimize its workflow by integrating elements of the AMS into its MES: part-specific information entered into the system, such as: Such as machine number, production status and other component-specific parameters, supported dynamic routing and improved process efficiency, thereby shortening production time.
Overall, the ability to manage quality down to the individual part level has allowed SOLIZE to better manage its liability and reduce the risk of its production processes, benefiting both the company and its customers. By using the Additive Marking Suite (AMS) (Serializer, Trust Center and DPM Scan Pro technology), SOLIZE was able to bring numerous advantages to its workflow