Digitization of manufacturing processes
DMG Mori invests in AI-based software solutions from up2parts
With a strategic investment in the Bavarian software company up2parts, which specializes in artificial intelligence (AI), DMG Mori intends to acquire important expertise in the field of digitalization of manufacturing processes. The AI-based geometric component analysis from up2parts enables, among other things, the rapid creation of work plans and price calculations for individual components.
"The AI-based software solutions from up2parts create the basis for digitalized production. 3D design data can now be captured quickly and production times can be calculated quickly. A huge advantage for our predominantly medium-sized customers: Previously disorganized processes are being standardized and professionalized," says Christian Thönes, CEO of DMG Mori.
From manufacturing company to software company
"DMG Mori is a partner that gives us access to the international market. We can also develop agilely as a start-up. We offer manufacturing companies a complete AI-based, automated value creation process - from batch size 1," says Marco Bauer, Managing Director of BAM GmbH, from which up2parts emerged. Since 2017, 25 software developers have been working on AI solutions for standardized, automated and professional manufacturing processes. The number of employees is set to double in the short term.
Self-learning AI for the manufacturing industry
With up2parts, DMG Mori is expanding its portfolio of digital offerings. The focus is on AI-based optimization and acceleration of procurement and manufacturing processes - from quotation preparation and order entry to work preparation, CAM programming and machine planning. The core of the software solution is the AI, which uses machine learning algorithms and human expertise to analyze the geometry of each component within a few seconds. The result is a concrete work plan and the price for manufacturing the component. The AI "learns" with each component, optimizing its algorithms independently and continuously.
AI-based solutions automate entire processes
Small and medium-sized enterprises are to be supported with a complete AI-based, automated value creation process. The digitalization of orders enables highly efficient production, even from batch size 1.
DMG Mori and up2parts will be making their first joint appearance at EMO Hannover. The participation is subject to the approval of the antitrust authorities.
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