Polamer Precision's Journey to Data-Driven Aerospace Manufacturing with Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform
Customer Company Size
Mid-size Company
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform
- JobBOSS
- QuickBooks
Tech Stack
- Cloud Computing
- Data Analytics
- Real-Time Data Processing
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Productivity Improvements
- Cost Savings
- Customer Satisfaction
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Data Management Platforms
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries
- Aerospace
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Track & Trace of Assets
- Machine Condition Monitoring
- Predictive Maintenance
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- Data Science Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Polamer Precision is a global aerospace manufacturing company based in New Britain, CT, specializing in complex aerospace engine components for demanding applications. The company collaborates with clients to solve engineering and production challenges, setting itself apart from other sub-primes in the aerospace industry by embracing innovation and new technology. Polamer Precision has built a reputation for surpassing expectations and consistently setting the bar for lean manufacturing. The company manufactures complex engine and airframe components for military and commercial aircraft engines, serving several leading aerospace companies. Despite its success, Polamer Precision aims for aggressive growth targets and strives to meet rigorous quality standards and demonstrate regulatory compliance cost-effectively.
The Challenge
Polamer Precision faced several challenges in the aerospace industry, including meeting stringent quality standards and regulatory requirements, competing against larger companies with sophisticated processes, and dealing with paper-based processes that hindered cross-functional visibility. The company was not large enough to justify a major ERP implementation but needed a scalable system to support rapid growth. The reliance on paper-based processes made it difficult to optimize production and meet the demands of their operation.
The Solution
Polamer Precision implemented the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform as its system of record for all departments, making it the single source of truth for the organization. The platform collects and analyzes data from all processes in real time, generating statistics and feedback to streamline and optimize business processes. Digital displays show data on machine operator efficiency and energy production, while the Plex system analyzes manufacturing data to dictate the best processes and tools for each job. This approach maximizes uptime and increases productivity. The company can now plan workflow tasks, scheduling, production, and headcount more effectively, reducing the cost of doing business as it grows. Plex also enables Polamer Precision to maintain end-to-end traceability for all parts, providing complete data on any component to reassure customers about product quality.
Operational Impact
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