Discover how manufacturing engineers at GE Appliances are making better data-driven decisions with fast and easy access to CAD models and 3D measurement data.
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A Legacy of Innovation
GE Appliances, a Haier company, has been manufacturing heating and cooking products since 1907. Operating out of the massive 750-acre Appliance Park in Louisville, Kentucky, the company employs over 8,000 people. GE Appliances’ history of innovation is marked by milestones such as the introduction of the self-cleaning oven and the over-the-range microwave. By pioneering the first suite of Wi-Fi-connected appliances and products that interact with Google Home and Amazon Echo, GE Appliances has won the Smart Appliance Company of the Year award at the Internet of Things (IoT) Breakthrough Awards three years running.
Solving Complexity in Modern Appliance Manufacturing
With multiple product lines and hundreds of parts per product, appliance manufacturing can be an incredibly complex undertaking. GE Appliances’ leadership was tasked with delivering next-level quality and securing the company’s future. In pursuing this goal, they recognized the need for a unified software solution capable of seamlessly connecting with multiple measuring devices, aggregating 3D metrology data, and delivering those insights to the engineers who rely on them.
Digital Transformation with PolyWorks|DataLoop
The solution arrived with the implementation of PolyWorks|DataLoop, a scalable data management solution designed to break down silos. By interconnecting everyone who needs access to digital 3D measurement data, GE Appliances transformed its workflows. Key benefits of this digital shift include:
- Universal compatibility: Processing large volumes of data from multiple sources like CMMs and laser scanners is seamless.
- Real-time collaboration: Part measurement, result review, and troubleshooting can all be performed simultaneously.
- Proactive adjustments: Manufacturing processes can be adjusted and optimized on the fly.
- Enhanced accessibility: Every single decision-maker gains fast, easy access to CAD models and measurement data.
A Force Multiplier for Productivity and Quality
By adopting PolyWorks|DataLoop as its 3D data management solution, GE Appliances has empowered its manufacturing engineers to make better data-driven decisions. This interconnected approach acts as a force multiplier, propelling the company’s future by upholding high standards of quality while driving productivity across operations.
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