When we write the history of this decade, 2020 will be remembered as the year that marked a turning point, imposing important changes on our lives and on our jobs.
Rapidly understanding these new requirements, adapting to the circumstances, and creating opportunities is fundamental for overcoming moments of uncertainty like this one. This is something we are highly aware of at Lantek.
No company can be entirely sure of the exact destination that these changes will lead us, however, we all know that we must be close to our clients.
Now more than ever, clients are seeking confidence and solutions. Only by being close and becoming an extension of their team can we succeed.
No two clients are alike, they don’t all set off from the same starting point, and that’s why it’s important to carefully analyze the new normal, the conditions it implies, and not allow the current situation to prevent us from moving forward.
Sharing challenges and being ready for the future has always been our commitment to clients by equipping them with the best technology, providing solutions that lead to real answers, and accompanying them in their journey towards a seamless digital transformation. We will continue to do our bit to help them achieve success in which, by allusion, we also share.
Ultimately, the crux of the matter is to optimize plant production in order to mass-produce customized parts without increasing costs and while also boosting productivity, that’s why using Industry 4.0 enabling technologies is vital. We’re talking about both the sensorization of plants with Internet of Things (IoT) technology and advanced software developed using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning hosted in Cloud environments.
When a company decides to go ahead with the digitization of its processes, it tends to be aiming for greater visibility, traceability and optimization, which generally implies improvements in efficiency and decision-making.
Two years ago, Hollandsteel started producing metal parts for the Dutch market in a brand-new factory. Its machines are running 24 hours for an ever-increasing number of clients and its concept could be trendsetting for the industry. An interview with Ruud Appel of Holland Steel and Christoph Lenhard, sales director of Lantek Germany.