In the context of Industry 4.0, the importance of production management system updates (MES Update) cannot be underestimated. At Vandewiele, a leader in the field of textile machine manufacturing, these updates could bring about fundamental changes by radically transforming processes, productivity, and the competitiveness of the business. Let’s explore how the MES Update could revolutionize Industry 4.0 at Vandewiele.
Modernizing Production for Industry 4.0
Vandewiele, founded in 1880, is one of the key providers of machines for the textile industry. In order to align with the requirements of Industry 4.0, such as increased visibility, better integration across manufacturing processes, and risk reduction, Vandewiele has taken the initiative to modernize its legacy manufacturing system with an advanced MES (Manufacturing Execution System).
Strategic Choice of the MES Solution
After a detailed evaluation, Vandewiele opted for the MES offered by Critical Manufacturing. This strategic decision aims to address the diversity of the company’s production processes, which include, among others, sheet metal cutting, profiling, milling, and assembly.
First Implementation in Belgium
The initial implementation of the MES will take place at Vandewiele’s site in Kortrijk, Belgium. Ultimately, there are plans to extend this solution to other sites and companies within the Vandewiele group.
Key Benefits of the MES for Vandewiele
The MES from Critical Manufacturing deploys several core functionalities that are critically important for Vandewiele, including:
- Dashboards and business intelligence for real-time performance monitoring.
- Material and container management for optimal inventory control.
- Resource tracking for efficient allocation.
- Tools for alarm management, scheduling, and maintenance.
Process and Decision Optimization
Thanks to the capabilities of workflow management and production customization, the new MES allows for better resource allocation and optimization of strategic decisions for plant managers and operators.
Comments from Industry Leaders
Dries Misplon, MES project manager at Vandewiele, stated that this application is “a quick, modern, and modular solution that fits our cutting-edge manufacturing process.”
Gabriel Silva, sales manager for industrial equipment in Europe at Critical Manufacturing, also views this collaboration as an important step to “strengthen our commitment to the digital transformation of traditional industries.”
Two-Column List: Transformation of the MES Update
| Real-Time Vision | Better Integration |
| Performance monitoring | Process interoperability |
| Data analysis | Risk reduction |
| Inventory management | Internal and external connectivity |
| Efficient resource allocation | Smooth and transparent |
