VCST’s journey to Smart Factory transformation

As a leader in the automotive industry, VCST aims to be at the forefront of innovation and evolution. Our smart factory efforts in our VCST Belgium plant embodies this, as it uses cutting-edge technology to improve efficiency and streamline operations. This ensures we remain a reliable partner for our global customers.

A New Era of Centralized Data Management

At the heart of our smart factory is centralized data management. By centralizing all data into one accessible hub, we can respond swiftly to customer inquiries, which optimizes our service and support. This shift marks a fundamental enhancement in how we operate.

Key Benefits

Implementing smart factory technologies offers significant advantages:

• Time Savings on Administration: Automation reduces administrative workload, freeing our team to concentrate on strategic initiatives.
• Improved Troubleshooting: Advanced data analysis allows for quicker issue identification and resolution, minimizing downtime and boosting productivity.
• Automatic Reporting: Automated report generation ensures our leadership has access to accurate, up-to-date information continuously.

A testament to these benefits is the success story involving the Panther Pittler machine cycle. Through data analysis, we identified patterns affecting cycle time and resolved them, resulting in smoother operations and increased efficiency.

Next steps: VCST Romania and Germany

With a strong foundation for data collection and analysis established, we're ready to expand this technology further to the other VCST plants.

In VCST Romania’s facility, we'll implement these technologies across an additional 10 machines.

In the VCST Germany plant, we have a longer road ahead of us. Here, we'll face new challenges with SAP integration alongside Windchill and Thingworx systems. Making Thingworx compatible with valve blocks demands a complex action plan distinct from gears.

Committed to Continuous Innovation

VCST's commitment to innovation drives our smart factory initiative forward. By embracing advanced technology and data analytics, we're transforming manufacturing processes globally—delivering exceptional products and services that exceed expectations every step of the way.