When Guido Wensink was given the opportunity to redefine metalworking within the Ter Horst Group three years ago, he knew that automation and software would be crucial to realize his plans.

The story of Ter Horst Metaaltechniek illustrates the power of advanced software and automation in the modern production industry. With the help of AESC’s software solutions and the support of Tuwi, Ter Horst Metaaltechniek has proven that even in a time of labor shortages, production efficiency and growth are not only possible, but can also be accelerated.

THE IMPACT OF CALCULATE, LIBELLULA AND AUTOPOL
Three AESC software products have made a significant contribution to optimizing the production process of Ter Horst Metaaltechniek: Calculate, Libellula and AutoPOL. Calculate allows them to perform fast and accurate calculations for their projects, helping them achieve optimal results with minimal waste. Libellula offers advanced nesting solutions to control their lasers, and AutoPOL provides the required manufacturability checks and enables efficient operation of their press brakes. This combination of software not only helped increase efficiency, but also significantly reduced the risk of errors.

HOW AUTOMATION IMPROVED FLEXIBILITY AND ACCURACY
The combination of Tuwi’s hardware and AESC’s software enables Ter Horst Metaaltechniek to respond quickly to customer requests, while guaranteeing the accuracy and quality of their work. This ability for flexibility and accuracy has led to significant efficiency gains. As Wensink indicated:

“What we previously cut in a two-shift operation with two CO2 lasers, we now produce in a day shift with our automated cutting system.”