Case Study: Metabowerke GmbH reduces sources of error with ZEISS PiWeb

Metabowerke GmbH reduces measurement errors with Carl Zeiss PiWeb and speeds setup for 4 process-relevant characteristics

Metabowerke GmbH, a manufacturer of professional power tools operating as Metabo, faced significant challenges in its quality control processes. Employees relied on outdated printed inspection plans, and their manual measuring tools were connected via fragile cables that limited mobility and often broke. This system was unreliable, prevented data caching, and made statistical evaluation of measurement errors a time-consuming process, hindering rapid troubleshooting. To increase process reliability, the company turned to vendor Carl Zeiss and implemented its ZEISS PiWeb quality data management software.

The solution from Carl Zeiss involved using ZEISS PiWeb to centralize all measurement data and provide real-time, visual feedback on tolerance compliance. This allowed technicians to immediately identify defects and view historical data trends, drastically speeding up the troubleshooting process. The implementation resulted in streamlined processes, improved machine uptime, and shorter setup times for manufacturing machines. These efficiencies enabled Metabo to move towards the efficient manufacture of very small batch sizes, significantly increasing its competitiveness.

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