Production automation project leading at Ferro Electronics Kft.
Today’s market environment is very competitive, only well-functioning company can stay at the forefront. Well-observed, analyzed, evaluated processes and taking intervention is essential to achieve optimal goals. This is especially true for manufacturing companies, where the efficient execution of monotonous, repetitive workflows is always at the crossroads. Both technical and economic aspects should be considered while choosing the optimal solution in order to increase efficiency.
The management of Ferro Electronics Kft. also voted in favor of increasing efficiency when they decided to produce their products on a fully automated production line. The company asked BBM Engineering Solutions Zrt. to manage the Hungarian technical project related to the investment.
Briefly about our client
Ferro Electronics Kft. (www.ferroelectronics.hu) was founded in 1998 by MELCOM Enterprise for Microelectronics Ltd., and after a short operation it was acquired by the Dutch-based Ferro Techniek Holding BV. (www.ferrotechniek.com), which was acquired by the English Otter Controls Ltd (www.ottercontrols.com) in April 2006, so Ferro Electronics Kft. has now become English-owned.
The company is engaged in the development and production of heating elements, coating enamelled steel substrate with a thick-film (PEMS) technology. PEMS (Porcelain Enamelled Metal Substrates) is a development of the Dutch Ferro Techniek B.V. The stainless steel is first shaped to the desired geometry and then coated with a material called KERDI. KERDI is a special glass-ceramic with excellent electrical properties. Depending on the application, different conductive layers and circuits made of conductive, resistive and / or dielectric paste are applied to the surface. With this self-developed process, the finished heating element products are created here in Hungary and they can be used for products like Nespresso milk frother.
The heating elements produced with this technology are also excellent for use in kitchen appliances (eg water heaters, premium ovens, hobs), medical instruments, bathroom equipment and automotive electronics. It is also possible to install a temperature sensor, a controller and an overheating inhibitor on the substrates.
The task of BBM Engineering Solutions Zrt. Is to ensure the technical excellence of the future equipment and automation development. At Ferro Electronics Kft., we perform the technical, professional and managerial tasks required for the introduction of the expected technological and automation (eg material transfer, robotization, particle blasting, cleaning) processes. By providing the necessary expertise and capacity, we contribute to the execution of mechanical engineering and design or building tasks arising in connection with the project.
Due to the special nature of the required production technology, the development, equipment design and production are carried out with the involvement of several larger foreign companies. Our company represents the interests of Ferro Electronis Kft. From the beginning to the end of the project: pre-order consulting, coordination of technical parameters and improvement of technical specifications are already underway. During the planning of the production line, the Hungarian site must also be prepared to receive the equipment, whether it is the development of logistics or energy supply. As a commissioned technical project manager, we are also responsible for supervising the installation and commissioning of the production line, correcting errors during the test operation and clarifying quality assurance and maintenance issues. Our goal is to complete the project technically smoothly.
Due to the special nature of the required production technology, the development, equipment design and production are carried out with the involvement of several larger foreign companies. Our company represents the interests of Ferro Electronis Kft. from the beginning to the end of the project: pre-order consulting, coordination of technical parameters and improvement of technical specifications are already underway. During the planning of the production line, the Hungarian site must also be prepared to receive the equipment, whether it is the development of logistics or energy supply. As a commissing technical project manager, we are also responsible for supervising the installation and commissioning of the production line, correcting errors during the test operation and clarifying quality assurance and maintenance issues. Our goal is to complete the project technically smoothly.
We hope that by sharing our capabilities, we can add value to our clients, and a long-term cooperation will start between the company group and BBM Engineering Solutions Zrt.
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