Case Study: Scaling Precision Manufacturing for Global Telecommunications Expansion

Scaling Precision Manufacturing for Global Telecommunications Expansion

Client Overview

Our client, a leading multinational telecommunications company, specialises in the development and deployment of submarine communication networks. These networks are the backbone of global data and mobile connectivity, enabling seamless communication across continents.

Project Overview

Amid rapid international expansion of data and mobile networks, our client required a 200% increase in production output for the complex assemblies we provide. Each assembly, composed of over 80 meticulously crafted components, demanded precision manufacturing to meet strict material and treatment specifications. The target? Achieve this dramatic increase in capacity within just three months.

Challenges

Balancing Growth with Existing Commitments: Scaling production without compromising service to other customers.
Capacity Expansion on a Fixed Footprint: Enhancing output while maintaining operations within our existing machining infrastructure.
Stringent Traceability Requirements: Ensuring traceability for over 3,000 components weekly, each with strict material and treatment specifications.
Navigating Post-Brexit Export Regulations: Overcoming new challenges in compliance and logistics for international shipping.

Solution

To meet the client’s ambitious requirements, Markyate Precision Machining implemented a multi-faceted strategy:

Investment in Multi-Axis Machinery
We aquired state-of-the-art multi-axis CNC machines including our two Doosan DVF 5000s, enabling simultaneous production of multiple complex components. This innovation reduced setup times and increased machining efficiency, significantly boosting capacity without additional floor space.
Upgraded Production Control Software:
Implementing an advanced production control system allowed us to streamline stock management and maintain detailed traceability records for all materials and treatments. This ensured compliance with the client’s rigorous specifications and improved operational visibility.
Streamlined Assembly Procedures:
Our team re-engineered the assembly workflow, introducing efficiencies that enabled us to handle the increased demand. These improvements ensured every assembly met the highest quality standards while maximizing productivity.
Enhanced Export Processes:
To navigate post-Brexit export regulations, we overhauled our logistics operations. This included ensuring full documentation compliance, implementing robust and sustainable packaging solutions, and optimising schedules for weekly international shipments.

Execution

Phase 1: Aquisition and commissioning of new machinery, alongside staff training for seamless integration.
Phase 2: Software upgrade rollout to synchronise material, production and export tracking.
Phase 3: Pilot runs to validate new processes while maintaining ongoing production.
Phase 4: Full-scale implementation, meeting the increased demand within the three-month deadline.

Results

200% Output Increase Achieved: Successfully scaled production to meet the client’s requirements without disrupting service to other customers.
Enhanced Efficiency: Reduced setup times and assembly bottlenecks, ensuring consistent quality across all assemblies.
Seamless Compliance: Maintained full traceability and export compliance, even under post-Brexit regulations.
Client Success: Our efforts supported the client’s global expansion, enabling timely delivery of submarine fiber optic networks critical to international data infrastructure.

Conclusion

This project exemplifies Markyate Precision Machining’s commitment to supporting our customers’ growth with innovative solutions, robust processes, and unwavering quality standards. By leveraging modern technology and expertise, we continue to deliver precision-engineered solutions that meet the most demanding requirements.

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