AMV Soluciones is an expert company in the development of specialized systems for the Foundry Industry. The company helps customers to take advantage of the full potential of Industry 4.0 to build together an efficient and intelligent plant that achieves the highest quality.
Interview with Gonzalo Pérez, Business Development Manager at AMV Soluciones.
A brief description of the product/solutions ranges marketed.
Gonzalo Pérez: The target for our products is the foundry sector. We offer two solutions: ALEA and Pronox4Cast. Alea covers the part of the production process from the moment the material is received until it leaves the furnace, including load calculation, automation via system integration, casting adjustments and real-time optimization, among other functionalities. Pronox4Cast, which includes Alea, offers automated scheduling and planning of all production orders with the possibility of adapting to the process of each plant in conjunction with an MES system for monitoring the entire production.
What is the most successful product/solutions range?
G.P: In a highly competitive industry such as foundries, where efficiency and adaptability make the difference, modernization through software has become indispensable. Companies are under pressure to offer high quality products at competitive prices, while meeting stringent production and sustainability standards. Incorporating digital tools enables foundries to automate and optimize key processes, reduce downtime and respond quickly to market demands. Foundries are adopting new technologies and in more than 20 countries, foundries have opted for Alea and Pronox4Cast. Today, we have more customers using Alea, but more and more of them are requesting an end-to-end option such as Pronox4Cast.
Which are the most innovative products/solutions?
G.P: Our R&D department is in a constant process of analyzing the market and its problems. Thanks to this dedication, we have developed products that respond to the changing demands of our customers and the industry in general. Our solutions not only improve the efficiency of production processes, but also boost sustainability and optimize the use of resources. We are committed to creating software that not only brings value to our customers, but also stays ahead of trends, enabling them to remain competitive in a constantly evolving environment.
What are the characteristics of these products/solutions?
G.P: Alea and Pronox4Cast combine data from each plant with Machine Learning techniques and proprietary mathematical models, resulting in the optimization of our customers’ processes and, consequently, significant savings in time, raw materials and energy. Features include load calculation, production scheduling, automation, casting adjustments, real-time optimization, purchasing and inventory management.
How do the products/solutions bring value to users?
G.P: The differential value of Alea and Pronox4Cast is the reduction of operating costs, which represents an increase in the competitiveness of our customers. By improving efficiency and quality, we not only achieve better economic results, but also strengthen our market position. For example, we offer full traceability to facilitate quality control, charge adjustments to reduce melting and alloying costs, dashboards with metrics to facilitate decision making, among others.
What new products/solutions are you going to launch / have you recently launched?
G.P: We have recently launched a metrics analysis app, bundled with Alea and Pronox4Cast, which has become an essential tool for our clients. This application enables the collection, processing and visualization of key data in real time, facilitating informed and strategic decision making. With an intuitive interface, our users can access critical metrics related to operational efficiency, product quality and overall performance. In turn, we are constantly looking to improve our existing solutions, such as the latest one that gives control and optimization to the hard-to-predict and hard-to-control processes of continuous loading and unloading ovens. Our aim is to adapt them to the changing demands of the market and the specific needs of our customers. This involves not only upgrading functionalities, but also incorporating new technologies.
In which directions do you think innovation should evolve in the future?
G.P: Industry 4.0 is here to stay, and optimization of resources has become essential. We believe that innovation will go in the direction of artificial intelligence and machine learning, both tools that we have already incorporated. Sustainability will become an imperative, driving the development of solutions that minimize environmental impact and promote responsible practices. In addition, customization and adaptability of products and services will be essential to meet the specific needs of customers in a diverse market. Finally, fostering a culture of collaboration and open innovation, where user feedback is integrated, will allow companies to evolve in a more agile and effective way.
How do you overcome the new challenges and this more competitive environment?
As a software company, we overcome new challenges and a more competitive environment through several key strategies. First, we foster a culture of constant innovation, encouraging our teams to explore new technologies and methodologies that improve our solutions and processes. In addition, we maintain a customer-centric approach, gathering customer feedback to fine-tune and improve our applications, ensuring that they meet our customers’ expectations and requirements. This not only strengthens our relationship with customers, but also allows us to anticipate future needs of others. We also collaborate with other industry players, such as strategic partners and universities, to share knowledge and resources, enabling us to expand our capabilities and meet the challenges of the competitive environment more effectively.
Tell us about the company’s future strategies and how will you adapt to the future.
G.P: Our future strategies focus on three key pillars: innovation, sustainability and adapting to change. First, we will continue to invest in research and development to strengthen our product portfolio, ensuring that we are always one step ahead of technology and market trends. This includes the integration of digital and analytical solutions that facilitate informed decision making and improve operational efficiency for our customers. Secondly, sustainability will be central to our strategy, as we seek to minimize environmental impact and promote responsible practices in all of our customers’ operations. Finally, our adaptability to the future is based on organizational flexibility and responsiveness to market changes. We will implement methodologies that allow us to quickly adjust our products based on emerging needs and customer feedback.
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