Betamek Bhd is propelling its operations into the future, announcing a RM3 million investment in software and system development to streamline factory automation in line with Industry 4.0 trends.
Key Highlights:
- Customized Software Integration: Betamek is developing tailored software and systems to supplement its complex manufacturing processes, improving monitoring and control.
- Smart Warehousing and Material Handling: The investment includes a computerized manufacturing execution system, linking smart warehousing and material handling for enhanced management of production inputs, work-in-progress materials, and finished goods.
- 3-Dimensional Inspection System: Betamek’s printed circuit board assembly operations will now incorporate auto-optical inspection machines with a three-dimensional inspection system.
- Automation of Repetitive Tasks: The company plans to further automate laborious tasks, enhancing speed, and productivity, and reducing human errors.
- Robotic Soldering Machines: An expected reduction in labor costs and higher consistency in quality is anticipated with the introduction of robotic soldering machines.
Managing director Mirzan Mahathir underlined the company’s commitment to enhancing its manufacturing facility, including its smart warehousing system and material handling system. By leveraging technology, Betamek seeks to create a seamless network within its manufacturing facility, allowing better control over various production stages.
The company’s electronics manufacturing services (EMS) already employ surface-mount technology, aligning with the integration of auto optical inspection machines. This advancement not only brings Betamek’s operations in line with current technological trends but also sets the stage for higher-quality production.
Furthermore, the strategic move to automate repetitive tasks showcases Betamek’s forward-thinking approach, targeting improvements in speed, and productivity, and minimizing wastage.
The investment also marks a significant step towards enhancing the soldering process, where the introduction of robotic soldering machines is expected to cut labor costs and guarantee uniform quality.
Mirzan expressed the company’s dedication to constant improvement, emphasizing that the investment in software and machinery was a vital step in staying competitive and adaptive to evolving industry demands.
The RM3 million allocation represents a bold move for Betamek, reflecting its commitment to investing in innovation, ensuring that it continues to be at the forefront of the manufacturing sector.
