Reference Cases

With Fastems MLS and tool management the average spindle utilization of all machines is between 95 and 98 percent.

To maximize the production capacity of its machine tools, MTU signed a contract with Fastems for the delivery of a Multi-Level System (MLS).

“Fastems is a world leader in FMS logistics but this installation pushed even them to the limits of their technology.”

“I cannot think of anything that would make us more productive or efficient!” Says Tuukka Pasanen, Head of Quality Assurance.

“Being able to gain a real increase in productivity of 25 percent, as promised in advance, was something that really impressed us.”

We communicate the due date and the quantity required, then MMS can ‘play chess’, says Peter Doyle, COO at Hirsh Precision.

“Product lead times have improved a great deal thanks to the renewed module assembly”, Jukka Saari, General Manager at Wärtsilä.

Extension of Fastems MLS with automatic loading and unloading of clamping devices, and robotic deburring of the workpieces.

Fastems robot cell servers two 5-axis machines and is controlled by MMS – true industry 4.0 combination.

Robot-based system that processes cast-iron components for truck brake systems solves the problem around finding skilled labor.

Benefits include an increase of machine tool utilization up to 7.000 hours per machine & quicker time-to-market for new products.

“Companies are increasing the spindle hours of their lathes and milling machines by using the non-workable evening and night hours.”

“Today, we wouldn’t be able to produce economically without this automation solution,” says Jörg Maier, CEO of Gressel AG.

Flexible “just-in-time” technology down to a batch size of 1 in plastics machinery.

MAN Diesel is in fierce competition but can utilize the FPC system to keep the machine running without stopping for a long time.

“We must remain competitive” says Peter C. Berger, company director, as the reason behind acquiring Fastems FPC-3000.

Fastems MLS enables a third unmanned shift daily and also production without personnel on the weekends.

The aim of this FMS was not only to optimize spindle rotation but also to reduce setting times and set-up connected with series launch.

“Now it is profitable to manufacture small batches and even single parts, because the FMS reduces setup times almost to zero.”

“With a 12-pallet storage and 1 or 2 machines, the Fastems FPC-750 allows us to make very short series with no stops and all flexibility.”

“What convinced us was the MLS-concept: a standard system comprised of modules that can be constructed and expanded according to needs.”

“A high degree of productivity can only be achieved here with highly automated systems.” Uwe Glöckler, divisional manager of production.

“The beauty of this software is that it can respond to changes in part mix, part quantities and part due dates without additional planning by the cell team.”

“The system is able to operate completely independently, even in unmanned production.”

As downtime through changeover has effectively been cut to nil, it does not matter whether a single product or a series must be manufactured.

Challenges of accuracy and high-mix-low-volume production solved with Fastems MLS.

“Using a pallet system in place of standalone machining centers allows each machining center operator to deliver 26 % greater value.”

Fastems MLS provides increased capacity, greater availability, and a better working environment.

With various modernizations, Fastems extends the lifetime of customer’s investments.

“For us, a medium-sized batch is on average 6 parts, so that we are basically talking about an individual series or small series production.”

Fulfilling demands for higher productivity, longer machine running times and wide product range with intelligent automation.