Case Study: Smiths Harlow achieves full business control and production efficiency with Hexagon’s EDGECAM and JAVELIN

EDGECAM and JAVELIN assist growth for aerospace manufacturer

Smiths Harlow, an aerospace manufacturer, needed to upgrade its outdated production control systems to support ambitious growth objectives set by its private equity investor, Agathos. The company sought a solution to gain full control over its business operations and provide comprehensive, real-time data across its manufacturing processes, moving beyond the limited capabilities of its ten-year-old software.

The vendor, Hexagon, implemented its JAVELIN production control software, which was rolled out across the entire 60,000 square foot factory. This solution provided Smiths Harlow with advanced MRP, shop floor data capture, and materials control functionalities, giving them full real-time information and traceability. The upgrade, along with the use of Hexagon's EDGECAM for part programming, revolutionized their scheduling, empowered operators with live data, and provided the data-centric infrastructure necessary to control the business and achieve its growth targets.

Smiths Harlow

Ian Knightley

Director