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Astra LT and Svenheim Møbelindustri AS, Norvegian partner, will cooperate in implementing the digitization of the company''s production process, which is necessary for the production of innovative products. Svenheim Møbelindustri AS will provide consultations based on its experience in implementing ICT technologies, optimizing processes based on digital technologies, automating and digitizing production processes of non-standard products. This will help to implement the solutions envisaged in the project more efficiently and quickly. The project partners will continue to cooperate by sharing best practices in the implementation of automation and digitization solutions.
Partner since 2020 started developing and in 2021 implemented a digital solution that helped automate and digitize production processes in the company. Therefore, he has a lot of useful experience in the digitalization of the design and production of non-standard products, and he agrees to share this experience. The partnership will enable ASTRA LT to learn from the best practices and expertise of Svenheim Møbelindustri AS in the field of ICT and digitalization. This will allow ASTRA LT to improve its own production processes, increase efficiency, and reduce costs.
The partnership with a Svenheim Møbelindustri AS strengthens bilateral cooperation between Lithuania and Norway, which is beneficial for both countries. The project will create opportunities for knowledge and technology transfer, fostering innovation and competitiveness in both countries. The partnership will also contribute to building closer economic ties between the two countries and improving the business environment. The project results will be a testament to the successful collaboration between Lithuanian and Norwegian companies and may lead to further partnerships in the future.
Summary of project results
Astra LT is a company that manufactures metal tanks and pressure vessels. Since the company’s operations are limited due to strict requirements, tracing and documenting materials consumed in production can be a burden – these challenges led to the digitization of the company’s processes. In project the company acquired a set of equipment that helped to digitize the production process, eliminating part of the manual labor, reducing the amount of defects, and also helped to expand the company''s capabilities and competitive advantage in foreign markets.
Astra LT wanted to apply advanced ultrasound examinations in manufacturing of metal tanks and pressure vessels – a method that was used in nuclear energy and the turbine generator industry, warfare and medicine , in the installation and operation of pipelines, oil pipelines. Astra LT has taken the initiative to use this ultrasound method first in Lithuania for thin-walled, 4-6 mm metal sheets in everyday production.
Company used to work with an X-ray, for that they needed special separate rooms and guards, as it is harmful. This new, unused in this are ultrasound method is safe for everyone. With new equipment, the company will also achieve 40% higher labor productivity. The benefits of innovation will be felt by their customers, mainly in the food and chemical industries - the customer will get more tested product, faster and a little cheaper.
Summary of bilateral results
Cooperation with a partner - a company operating in the field of furniture production and with extensive experience in robotization, automation and digitization of production processes, helped to implement and achieve goals of digitalization of equipment and processes in our company much faster and easier.