FOCUS ON CAD / CAM
Locker maker , Locit , revamped Its Pure Lockers at the greenkeepers ’ compound at the prestigious Royal Troon golf club . It partnered with distributor Nationwide Lockers to deliver the slate grey steel lockers to the specifications of contractor , Fleming Build .
STREAMLINING PROCESSES
Locker manufacturer , Locit , has significantly boosted its production efficiency after investing in digital design technology and hiring a new chief designer .
Locit , a UK designer and manufacturer of steel lockers and storage solutions , has doubled capacity and cut waste by 60 % after investing in new digital design technology and skills . The company , based in Deeside ( North Wales ), has been able to achieve this by integrating a suite of software including Radan , SolidWorks and 3D AutoCAD to its advanced manufacturing processes .
To lead this transformation , Locit hired Radoslav Murgas as its chief designer . With a rich architectural design background and
extensive sheet metal industry experience , he has played a pivotal role in integrating the latest design and manufacturing technologies .
Locit produces over 500 locker designs , including bespoke designs under the Pure Lockers brand , sold across the UK and Ireland . Its 64,000 square-foot digital manufacturing facility sits within Deeside Enterprise Zone , home to advanced manufacturing companies in the aerospace , automotive , food and pharmaceutical sectors . The company is a member of the ‘ Made in Britain ’ initiative ,
“ 3D design software and a new chief designer has enabled Locit to double its capacity and cut waste by 60 %.”
which supports and promotes British manufacturing and enables buyers and consumers to identify British-made products .
Enhanced productivity
Adopting 3D design technology at Locit has dramatically improved production efficiency and reduced material waste . Transitioning from 2D to 3D drawings has brought greater clarity to the manufacturing processes and assembly , significantly cutting sheet metal waste .
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