Company from the Metal and Plastics Technology Sector
 
Swiss technology group for high-tech surface solutions and advanced materials with Global Business Unit Manufacturing Center & Innovation Hub and production facilities in Europe, China, and USA
 
Identified Intervention Areas

• Unprofitable structure for prototype and small series production

• Significant machine downtime and high setup times

• High scrap rate due to print aborts and post-processing

• Low utilization of 3D printer capacities

• Insufficient order pipeline

• Lack of coordination between manufacturing and post-processing

• Inefficient organization of different manufacturing processes

• Lack of standardization in materials and processes

• Unclear market positioning and sales strategy

• Ineffective use of simulation capabilities

• Suboptimal organizational structure for different types of manufacturing
   

Implemented Measures

• Implementation of uniform operational readiness standards

• Development of standardized machine certification and testing procedures

• Realignment of sales strategy focusing on core industries

• Integration of simulation software into CAD systems

• Reorganization into fast prototype and series production

• Harmonization of manufacturing strategy, work preparation, and material development

• Implementation of forecast systems and KPI dashboards

• Development of new business areas (die casting, capacity trading for dynamic pricing)

• Automation of post-processing processes

• Building strategic partnerships with equipment manufacturers

• Integration into corporate identity
   

Results

• Achievement of stable profitability in Europe through higher machine utilization

• Material savings through upstream simulation processes

• Construction as a heterogeneous unit of development, work preparation, and post-processing

• Highly profitable medical facility in USA

• Successful establishment as Aerospace Innovation Hub

• Development of a competent management team

• Building strategic manufacturer cooperations

• Successful integration into corporate structure

• Optimized process efficiency and reduced throughput times

• Improved capacity utilization

• Establishment of new business models

• Strengthening of competitive position
   

Applied Competencies

• Comprehensive expertise in additive manufacturing processes

• Experience in transforming technology companies

• Profound knowledge in operational excellence

• Competence in developing new business models

• Expertise in optimizing production processes

• Ability for strategic realignment

• Experience in international technology environments with dynamic innovations

• Competence in leadership development

• Know-how in integrating digitalization solutions

• Expertise in building strategic partnerships