Case Study: GKN Aerospace achieves 20% reduction in operation time with FORCAM FORCE™ by FORCAM

GKN aerospace 20% reduction in operation time

GKN Aerospace Newington, part of GKN Aerospace Engine Systems, needed to boost manufacturing productivity in a low‑volume, high‑mix environment and gain real‑time visibility into machine states to reduce downtime, improve quality, and meet delivery targets. To solve this, GKN Aerospace deployed FORCAM’s Advanced Shop Floor Management technology, FORCAM FORCE™, to capture machine data and provide instant, plant‑floor visibility.

FORCAM implemented FORCAM FORCE™ dashboards, color‑coded line status and real‑time OEE monitoring so operators and managers can immediately see and act on issues. The solution delivered measurable gains for GKN Aerospace — including a >20% reduction in operation time, higher machine utilization and direct labor efficiency, shorter lead times (from ~50 to 34 days), smaller batch sizes, cost reductions and improved on‑time delivery.

GKN Aerospace

Martin Thorden

President