Héroux-Devtek: Manufacturing Optimization with Real-Time Localization

19 June 2021
Stephan Elliott

In an ever-evolving industrial context, where flexibility and performance have become essential, intelligent automation is emerging as a strategic lever. However, before taking action, several questions arise: Is the environment compatible with robotization? Will the return on investment be achieved? How can we ensure that the chosen solutions will truly meet the needs? It is to shed light on these decisions that Noovelia offers a pre-engineering service in autonomous mobile robotics — a preliminary analysis that validates technical feasibility and guides choices from the early stages.

A shift towards Industry 4.0 with Nooveliax

Héroux-Devtek, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of landing gear, is betting on innovation to optimize its production. With facilities in Canada, the United States, Spain, and England, the company manufactures thousands of parts to precise specifications. In a context where traceability and efficiency are essential, the adoption of a Real-Time Localization System (RTLS) has become an indispensable solution.Thanks to Kencee, the technology developed by Noovelia, Héroux-Devtek now tracks each part circulating in its Longueuil plant with extreme precision. This advanced system allows:

Precise tracking for better industrial performance

In the plant, more than 6,000 parts in production are now tracked in real-time, allowing for complete traceability and optimized management of production flows.

Cutting-edge tests for high-performance technology

Before implementation, Kencee technology was rigorously tested in a controlled environment. Noovelia collaborated with the Center for Technology Transfer in Telecommunications (C2T3) at Cégep de Trois-Rivières to conduct tests in an anechoic chamber, ensuring perfect compliance with Canadian radio frequency transmission standards.

A strategic asset: As Noovelia owns this technology, it can adapt it to the specific needs of its clients and offer it at a competitive price.

Immediate benefits for Héroux-Devtek and its customers

Since the implementation of Kencee, the Longueuil plant benefits from better production flow management, increased efficiency, and precise real-time tracking.With Kencee, Héroux-Devtek takes a new step towards the factory of the future, where real-time localization becomes a strategic lever for manufacturing optimization.

Discover how Noovelia can transform your plant with real-time traceability and Industry 4.0 technologies!