Location: 12489 Berlin, Germany · Industry: Photonics, semiconductors, electronics, laser diodes, optoelectronics · Products: High-power laser diodes, semiconductor lasers, photonics and optoelectronics components · ERP: Sage 100 · Website: https://www.toptica-eagleyard.com · S4P modules: 4APS, 4BDE
Initial situation
Manufacturing at Eagleyard Photonics GmbH, with around 75 employees, is characterised by high-precision processes and demanding quality requirements in semiconductor and laser diode production. High-power laser diodes, semiconductor lasers and photonics components require precise process control and complete quality documentation. On top of the ERP system Sage 100, fine planning and shop-floor data collection had to be integrated end-to-end.
Challenge
The production of laser diodes requires reliable fine planning of complex manufacturing steps and complete acquisition of operating data. The goal was to utilise capacities optimally, shorten lead times and increase transparency over manufacturing progress. Without graphical fine planning and digital shop-floor data collection, bottlenecks and schedule risks were difficult to detect early. Both solutions had to integrate seamlessly with Sage 100 in order to create a consistent data basis.
Solution
Modules deployed: 4APS, 4BDE. With the Advanced Planning and Scheduling system 4APS and the shop-floor data collection 4BDE, an end-to-end, transparent production control was established at Eagleyard Photonics GmbH. The solutions provide transparency over capacities and order progress and are closely integrated with Sage 100. Order and master data are synchronised automatically; operators book times and quantities at the shop-floor terminal. The graphical Gantt board in 4APS gives planners an up-to-date view of capacities and delivery dates at any time.
Results and benefits
By deploying 4APS and 4BDE, Eagleyard Photonics GmbH benefits from optimally utilised capacities, shorter lead times and improved on-time delivery. Complete shop-floor data collection creates transparency and increases operational efficiency. Manual feedback effort was reduced, data quality in Sage 100 was improved, and a solid foundation was created for evaluations and process optimisation in photonics manufacturing.