Building our own software
In late 2001, we designed and built our own in-house software for designing the foam inserts.
This led to our patent (GB2490566), which covers the multi-depth push-downs that we can offer in our tooled foams.
In late 2001, we designed and built our own in-house software for designing the foam inserts.
This led to our patent (GB2490566), which covers the multi-depth push-downs that we can offer in our tooled foams.
Then in 2015, we extended the software to generate the CAD/CAM files that are run on the routing machines. The main driver was to streamline and improve our own manufacturing process while maintaining the high quality finish of our foam tooling.
In 2016, we released a custom app designed to streamline the initial steps of production process, namely the images of the items that were to be profiled for control foams.
Also in 2016, leveraging the centralised platform and the modular architecture, the electronic locking module naturally fitted well with the tool control cabinets we offer, allowing the users to both control access to individual drawers through an app.
Building our own custom software has driven our innovation in connected manufacturing.
The Replicade platform was built initially to support the cloud-based Design software but the possibilities of connected manufacturing were soon realised.
From one platform, everything is connected and the selection of different modules offers different asset management possibilities to streamline your own production and reduce costs
