Case Study: OMTEC Automotive achieves faster blank development and first-time-right parts with Hexagon FormingSuite COSTOPTIMIZER

Automotive accessory manufacturer uses CAE simulation for smart manufacturing

OMTEC Automotive, a Turkish manufacturer of automotive accessories, faced a challenge in its highly competitive market where speed and flexibility were critical. Their product development process was slowed down by the need for multiple, time-consuming iterations to develop the correct blank (the initial piece of sheet metal) for new parts. With their laser cutting machine tied up in both production and trials, each iteration took a week, delaying new product introductions. To accelerate this process, they turned to vendor Hexagon and its FormingSuite COSTOPTIMIZER software.

By implementing Hexagon's solution, OMTEC Automotive streamlined its blank development. The software allowed for accurate blank creation that could be sent directly to the laser cutting machine, eliminating a manual editing step. This resulted in 85% of parts being laser cut "first-time-right," drastically reducing the need for multiple iterations. The solution reduced design time by an average of two hours per part and cut product management and development time by multiple weeks. Hexagon's technology enabled OMTEC to be more agile and unlock growth potential in the fast-growing automotive accessories market.

OMTEC Automotive

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