Software for the coexistence of different sheet metal cutting machines at the same plant However, sheet metal cutting companies (oxycut, plasma, laser, waterjet) are reluctant to introduce new machinery for cutting or punching into their plants and, even more so, if this change implies br... plant management Nov 25, 2020
The importance of making data-based decisions in the sheet metal industry Data management is one of the greatest challenges in the metal and sheet metal industry in the current 4.0 ecosystem. Gathering data by identifying it correctly via a network with an internet connecti... plant management Nov 18, 2020
Reinventing coil-fed laser cutting Picture contributed by Danobatgroup In fact, the first coil-fed machines, instead of pre-cut standard formats, were plasma machines and, more specifically, machines aimed at the ventilation and aspira... plant management Nov 12, 2020
The automation of processes in sheet metal plants, lever for competitiveness Either to guarantee continuity in the manufacturing chain, to accelerate processes, to make talent more profitable in a more productive way or to increase efficiency, the automation of factories impli... plant management Nov 6, 2020
Lantek Integra, a comprehensive ERP system for metal companies This new situation is the reality that we, at Lantek, have been noticing over the last few years in each different company where we have implemented our ERP . Following an exhaustive initial analysis ... plant management Oct 30, 2020
When Data is at the service of manufacturing intelligence Contributed by Juan José Colás, Lantek CCO Situations like the COVID-19 pandemic have made it clear that just having plans isn´t enough, we need action, the industry has to be digital, or it simply wo... plant management Oct 21, 2020
The value of connectivity in a Factory Imagine two sheet metal plants with the same production and performance capacity, but with one fundamental difference: how they communicate, document and access information. We´ll call the first works... plant management Oct 14, 2020
Lantek’s solutions for reliable quotations To combine all the variables without making mistakes, several estimates must be made for each job, requiring professionals from several departments within the company to participate in the budgeting p... plant management Oct 8, 2020
Digitalization and remote working: two concepts combined to bring us the opportunity to work everywhere In the industrial sector, remote working is a challenge. It requires being able to connect to the plant and be able to program, plan and respond to requirements in real time and everywhere . This is p... plant management Oct 5, 2020
Lantek enables Emsea to create around 50 quotations per day for its sheet metal clients Emsea has been using Lantek software to drive its laser cutting machines since 2004, starting with Lantek Expert , adding Lantek Integra in 2007 for customer relationship management and ERP with Lante... plant management Sep 29, 2020
Kerf Developments and Lantek collaboration delivers industry leading plasma technology Dan Taylor, Managing Director, explains the transition to machine building , We have a considerable amount of experience in the industry and we could see which machine configurations gave the best and... plant management Sep 21, 2020
Digital Factory, when digitization is synonymous with competitiveness At a company level, which is where Michael Porter developed the concept of competitive advantage to identify the characteristics that make an organization unique, in order to be competitive, processes... plant management Sep 18, 2020