Manufacturing & Industrial

Lyon Specialty Coatings Producer Embraces Smart Manufacturing

Client Profile

A family-owned chemical manufacturer in Lyon with 30 employees and €6 million annual revenue, specialising in eco-friendly industrial coatings.

Challenge

The company needed to modernise their single production facility while meeting French environmental standards and reducing waste. Their specific challenge was inconsistent batch quality with specialty coatings, with 25% variation.

Our Approach

  • Analysed current production methods
  • Installed IoT sensors throughout the facility
  • Mapped energy consumption patterns
  • Evaluated quality control procedures
  • Deployed real-time monitoring system
  • Implemented predictive maintenance
  • Installed automated quality control
  • Created digital production logs
  • Implemented energy management system
  • Developed waste reduction programme
  • Created circular economy initiatives
  • Installed renewable energy solutions
  • Conducted technical training programmes
  • Created standard operating procedures
  • Implemented safety protocols
  • Implemented operator assistance systems
  • Developed knowledge management platform
  • Implemented AI-driven quality prediction
  • Created real-time batch monitoring
  • Developed automated adjustment systems
  • Established digital quality documentation

Results

Reduced batch quality variation from 25% to 8%

Decreased energy consumption by 20%

Improved production efficiency by 30%

Reduced unplanned downtime by 55%

Achieved ROI within 14 months

Decreased waste production by 28%

Improved worker safety metrics by 45%

Unique Success: AI-Driven Batch Optimisation

 The key innovation was developing an AI-driven batch optimisation system that:

  • Predicted optimal parameters for each batch based on raw material properties
  • Adjusted process parameters in real-time
  • Reduced quality testing time by 75%
  • Created a self-learning system that continuously improved batch consistency
  • Enabled the company to take on more demanding speciality orders

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