Nobleo: Electrical & Pneumatic Infrastructure for a New High‑Tech Machine
Home Electrical & Pneumatic Infrastructure for a New High‑Tech Machine Nobleo Technology engaged PDM to design the complete electrical and pneumatic cable-infrastructure for a newly developed high‑complexity machine. While the mechanical concept was already defined, the challenge was to transform it into a fully engineered, integrated, and service‑friendly system within extremely tight spatial boundaries. OUR […]
Thermo Fisher: Cable Infrastructure Design for Electron Microscopes
Home Modular and future‑proof cable infrastructure for electron microscopes Thermo Fisher Scientific required additional functionality integrated into an existing electron microscope platform, without increasing the system footprint and while preserving strict Design for Serviceability principles. OUR CLIENT Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in advanced scientific and imaging technologies. Their products are used in […]
Ducor Petrochemicals Rotterdam — Achieving Structural Zero Pellet Loss Through Integrated Spill Management
Achieving Structural Zero Pellet Loss Through Integrated Spill Management How PDM Helped a Leading Rotterdam Petrochemical Producer Build a Future‑Proof Operation Clean Sweep System Plastic pellet loss has become a critical topic in the European petrochemical industry. For Ducor Petrochemicals, a major polypropylene producer located in the Port of Rotterdam, the issue was increasingly visible […]
Expert Interview: Bob and Brian on 3D Printing at PDM
Expert Interview: Bob and Brian on 3D Printing at PDM 3D printing has rapidly evolved from a niche technology into a powerful tool for prototyping and production. At PDM, engineers Bob and Brian are at the forefront of exploring its potential. In this interview, they share their experiences, insights, and vision for the future of […]
Expedited time to market at Soltech
Soltech, a company specializing in integrating solar panels within buildings, vehicles, and infrastructure, initially focused on research and development, aspired to develop into a fully industrialized manufacturing company. That’s where PDM stepped in to guide Soltech through a significant transformation, playing a vital role in industrializing and digitizing their processes. With the help of PDM, […]
From reactive to reliable: building Maintenance Excellence
From reactive to reliable : building Maintenance Excellence A leading manufacturing company sought to elevate its maintenance operations to meet rising expectations for product quality, reduce operational costs, and enhance efficiency. Partnering with PDM, they successfully developed and implemented a unified vision and framework for Maintenance Excellence, tailored to their unique needs across multiple factories. […]
The Inverted Pyramid
The Inverted Pyramid At PDM, we believe that people are far more capable than they often realize. That’s why we work in a non-hierarchical way, placing trust and responsibility directly with our colleagues. We’ve seen how traditional top-down structures can slow things down: creating silos, limiting collaboration, and delaying solutions for clients. To break […]
VDL ETG: Accelerating Innovation Through In‑House Prototyping
Home DRIVING INNOVATION THROUGH IN‑HOUSE PROTOTYPING PDM’s in‑house engineering capabilities took center stage during the development of a unique, self‑operating test tool. Built entirely in our own lab, this project marks a major milestone in our New Product Introduction (NPI) journey, demonstrating how full ownership from design to delivery can fast‑track technical innovation and strengthen […]
Accelerating time-to-market
A high-tech manufacturer of custom-integrated solar solutions was transitioning from a R&D-driven organization to full-scale industrial production. This transformation required more than just scaling operations. It demanded smarter systems, better collaboration. And a digital backbone that could handle complex, made-to-order manufacturing. PDM partnered with the company to guide this transition, supporting both industrialization and digitalization […]
Boosting OEE across four production sites
A large European manufacturing group set out to improve operational efficiency across its international production network. Facing variability in performance across sites, the company partnered with PDM to roll out a hands-on LEAN-based OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) improvement program. The initiative resulted in measurable gains in productivity, throughput, and engagement. All within one year. The […]
