How digital solutions scale with the shopfloor
Our strategic investor Sandvik continuously seeks innovative partners who share the vision of pushing the boundaries of digital manufacturing – regardless of the size. Sandvik provides the right expertise and support to help businesses maximize the benefits of new technologies while mitigating risk.
One of them is Wallåkra: A small family-owned CNC milling business led by Peter and Bea Strömberg. Known for their high level of technical expertise, they’ve built strong, long-term relationships with customers who count on their reliable service and smart sustainability practices.
More than just a user of e.g. GibbsCAM, Vericut Optimizer and up2parts autoCAM, Wallåkra’s core is an innovation-driven mindset, reflecting a commitment to exploring new tools and methods to optimize processes and deliver consistent quality.
Recognizing the importance of digital transformation for maintaining a competitive edge, Wallåkra has prioritized adopting modern digital solutions to streamline their processes and enhance operational efficiency.
To achieve that goal, one of the software solutions used by Wallåkra is the AI-based CAM automation of up2parts. Seamlessly integrated with GibbsCAM, autoCAM allows Wallåkra’s team to focus on complex tasks while automation handles routine programming.
autoCAM key benefits:
- Automated CAM suggestions: replaces time-consuming macro- and rule-based programming by generating programs for milling parts within minutes.
- Smart recommendations: proposes optimal setups for enhanced efficiency in clamping, operations, tools, and processing steps.
- Knowledge training on unified standards: to free skilled employees from repetitive routine tasks.
As an early adopter of autoCAM, Sandvik and up2parts will support the digital journey of Wallåkra to provide regular updates on:
- Early insights: initial outcomes and implementation learnings.
- Problem-solving in action: how challenges are tackled.
- Success stories: the impact made from their technological investments.
Our collaboration with Wallåkra demonstrates the potential of digitalization in manufacturing. Their story underscores that even small companies can benefit from advanced software solutions, proving that these tools are accessible, scalable, and transformative for businesses of all sizes.
