Lean
MANUFACTURING
“ We have managed to reduce the time it takes to manufacture machines by 30 percent , without sacrificing quality ”
Key components for both sites are sourced from Moutier , which continues to focus on the high end , precision machines . These include the MultiSwiss , EvoDECO and SwissNano .
Although Europe will remain the core region for Tornos , this expansion has enabled it to offer customers in all other major markets a selection of standard Swiss-type lathes which can be used to produce almost any part conceivable . Strong sales of the MultiSwiss multispindle machine and an increase in order intake from the Americas highlights the company ’ s growing global reach .
Lean
Vital to ensuring a sustainable , long term future has been a serious adoption of lean manufacturing principles , allowing Tornos to be as flexible as possible .
“ Because our industry is very cyclic it is vital to lower our breaking point and improve margins ,” Hauser explained . “ We have managed to reduce the time it takes to manufacture machines by 30 percent , without sacrificing quality . This has come from automation , more efficient organisation , careful outsourcing and reducing our carbon footprint .”
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