About ElvalHalcor
ElvalHalcor is a major European manufacturer specializing in copper and aluminum products. It’s the largest copper tube producer in the EMEA region and the second-largest aluminum rolling plant in Europe by hot rolling capacity. Operating 15 advanced plants with over 2,800 employees, ElvalHalcor exports to 90 countries, serving industries like construction, automotive, packaging, and energy.
Website: elvalhalcor.com
The Challenge
ElvalHalcor, one of Europe's leading aluminum and copper manufacturing companies, faced a common yet critical challenge: the inefficient process of manual observation recording during production stages.
Factory operators needed to record detailed observations at each production stage to maintain product quality and prevent material rejection. However, the traditional paper-based system presented several challenges:
- Time-consuming retrieval of handwritten records
- Risk of missing critical information
- Inefficient paper handling processes
- Varied computer skills among operators making digital transition difficult
The Solution: HITS® Voice-Enabled System
ElvalHalcor chose HelloWorld's HITS® platform as their voice-enabled solution, transforming how operators record and share production observations. The implementation was straightforward yet powerful:
- Operators simply speak their observations during production
- HITS® automatically converts speech to text
- Operators can review and verify the transcribed notes
- Information is seamlessly shared through the Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
We go beyond traditional industrial automation. By incorporating Industry 4.0 tools and smart factory initiatives, we enhance the performance of our aluminium rolling and recycling processes while making life better for our people
Pantelis Tsiolis, Production Manager at Elval’s Cold Rolling Department
Impressive Results
The implementation of HITS® has delivered significant improvements across multiple areas:
Efficiency and Time Savings
- Over 1,000 man-hours saved monthly
- Eliminated paper-based documentation
- Enabled real-time information sharing between production stages
Quality and Accuracy
- Achieved over 95% transcription accuracy
- Enhanced quality control through better documentation
- Improved traceability of production processes
Operational Benefits
- Seamless integration with existing MES systems
- Real-time communication between production stages
- Easier access to historical records for data analysis
- Reduced potential for material defects through better monitoring
Looking Ahead
ElvalHalcor's success with HITS® demonstrates how voice-enabled solutions can transform manufacturing operations. The company is now planning to expand the system's implementation across more areas of their operations, further embracing Industry 4.0 standards.
This transformation shows that the future of manufacturing lies not just in advanced technology, but in solutions that empower workers while improving efficiency. Through HITS®, ElvalHalcor has proven that the path to Industry 4. 0 can be both revolutionary and practical.
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