Digitalization is transforming manufacturing，In order to better empower intelligent manufacturing plants，Sandvik Manufacturing and Processing Solutions Business Area，A collection of its 14 major“ Kong Kim ”：Mastercam， Cambrio， SigmaNEST， Cimatron， GibbsCAM， CRIBWISE， Comara， TDM Systems， Metrologic Group， Sandvik Coromant， Walter， SECO Tools， CGTech， ICAM，Opened a special“Collective wisdom“Cooperation plan。

Relevant leaders of 14 major brands attended the meeting.

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14 brands participated，“Collective wisdom”The plan was born！

In the past few years,，Sandvik has made a series of strategic acquisitions.，From design to process planning to validation，Many high-level professional companies in the field of subdivision have joined this big family.。This enables Sandvik to bring together the key elements of the product value chain，Further strengthen the industry leadership。This also allows Sandvik to help customers connect all production steps.，Gradually realize automatic production。

In order to enable these subsidiaries with their own experience and corporate culture to give full play to their respective advantages.，Sandvik decided to use“Customer first”On the basis of，Carry out all-round cooperation。

For this reason，An item called“Collective wisdom”A new cooperation plan was born.！The plan brings together 14 sub-brands from Sandvik worldwide.，Regular meetings will be held by the brand leaders.，Fully mobilize their respective professional capabilities，Fusion and utilization of data、Technology and skills, etc.，Solve all kinds of problems in manufacturing industry。We will also use digital links to all production links.，And develop a general technology roadmap for the future of intelligent manufacturing.。

“We want to leverage the expertise of the product team.，Encourage in-depth communication between them.，Exchange experience and innovate together。”CTO Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions Business AreaMagnus MalmströmSay。

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Give full play to their respective advantages，Helping customers to develop

The companies participating in the cooperative program have come fromCAD/CAMTo different fields such as measurement.，Have a high level of specialization。As part of the Sandvik Group，Their skills can be used in a broader market.。Magnus MalmströmExpress：“By aligning the customer's needs，And learn from the successful experience of past benchmarking cases.，We overcame the obstacles.，Let each other collaborate more closely.。”

“Our customers trust our products to help them work together smoothly and seamlessly.，And create the best user experience.。”MalmströmThe introduction said，He also talked about the benefits of digital automated production to customers.。“Many customers said，They are increasingly able to compete with some low-cost suppliers.。Leading Products and Solutions，Help customers work better together throughout the manufacturing chain，No longer beholden to suppliers。An open ecosystem ensures customer interoperability and connectivity with all leading manufacturer。”

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Helping small manufacturing companies become more competitive

Digital solutions and connectivity are key enablers for digital manufacturing。However，Many small manufacturing companies lack specializedITTeam，This makes the user-friendliness and ease of installing new software a top priority.。“Our customers need simplicity.、Easy-to-use software，And create additional business value from day one，Without the need for time-consuming and expensive configuration。”

The road to intelligent manufacturing is not achieved overnight.，It's done step by step.。Sandvik has customers in all fields.，From automotive and aerospace to energy and consumer goods。Sandvik and“Collective wisdom”The goal of the program is to meet the different needs of various customer groups.。

A great journey begins with small steps.。Industry 4.The smart manufacturing plant envisioned by the 0 concept may not be realized overnight.，At least not for small companies.。But，Just asMalmströmAs summarized，Sandvik and“Collective wisdom”The plan is off to a good start.：“We hope to provide a hodgepodge of smart manufacturing themes.。The ultimate goal is to help customers achieve seamless integration of automation across all production steps.。”

The road of intelligent manufacturing has a long way to go，Expect these Sandvik brands to give full play to their strength.，Collide with more sparks of wisdom，Revolutionize manufacturing with better digital solutions，Help more customers improve their productivity and creativity。