Innotech wanted to automate a key step in its production in order to reduce costs, stabilize the process, and secure its operations for the long term. However, several challenges made this project complex:

• Mainly manual process, limiting productivity.
• Significant variability in the dimensions of the steel components.
• Frequent adjustments and risk of production downtime.
• Very tight timeline, with no compromise on quality.

The objective: automate despite part variability, while maintaining production rate and compliance.

The Solution

We developed a fully automated production cell designed to absorb variations rather than be affected by them.

Key actions:

• Design and manufacturing of a 2+2 cavity mold to increase output.
• Advanced robotic integration capable of compensating for dimensional variations.
• Close collaboration with the client to define realistic and sustainable tolerances.
• Precise adjustment of the overmolding process to ensure stability.

The Result

The new cell now enables:

• Fully automated and more stable production.
• Fewer manual interventions and fewer unexpected stoppages.
• A robust, scalable, and easy-to-maintain solution.

ROI and performance

Observed benefits include:

• Maintained production rate with a significant reduction in downtime.
• Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) improvement estimated between +20% and +30%.
• Improved quality and repeatability.
• Reduced long-term costs and faster return on investment.

Client Testimonial

“We knew this automation project was ambitious, but we felt we were in good hands. The K&K team delivered concrete results. We are very satisfied with the stability and efficiency of our new production.”

— Innotech Team