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Production slowdowns and stoppages add up quickly in this challenging context.

Unplanned downtime and lost productivity can run up significant costs until the problem is resolved. In fact, according to a study, unplanned downtime costs manufacturers 50% more today than it did in the period 2019–20, due to skyrocketing inflation and higher-capacity production.
The same study estimates that for an average manufacturing facility in the industries surveyed, in two years’ time the cost of total losses to downtime has increased 65% to $129 million a year.

Did you know?

• Downtime Costs

 One hour of downtime in the automotive industry costs more than $2 million.

• Compounding Factors

Inflation and supply chain disruption are key factors that are driving up the cost of downtime.

• Overall Cost

 While manufacturers face fewer incidents, the overall cost of downtime is rising sharply.

Over time, machinery becomes prone to wear and tear that can cause machine breakdowns, unplanned downtime and lost productivity. These consequences can result in costly setbacks and delayed delivery. A growing number of companies are turning to a strategy of predictive maintenance to minimize downtime without the drawbacks of excess maintenance. Predictive and proactive maintenance services minimize the risk of unplanned downtime, giving you the peace of mind to focus on your business priorities.​

With a ¹ú²úAV service contract, you can reduce unplanned downtime and mean time between failures using sophisticated predictive maintenance services. ¹ú²úAV’s complete service coverage plan maximizes uptime by preventing machinery malfunction and remotely conducting 80% of maintenance operations. Remote assistance from ¹ú²úAV solutions experts allows you to spend less time waiting for field visits and more time in production. 

Since 2007, the full range of ¹ú²úAV cutting room equipment comes ready to connect to our Customer Care experts. Online equipment connection enables rapid remote resolution of the majority of subscriber queries. Embedded sensors and counters allow ¹ú²úAV technicians to monitor proper equipment functioning on a continual basis, minimizing the risk of production downtime.

01. Maintain your cutting line efficiency​

Service contract coverage can protect the performance of production lines to minimize the risk of malfunction and stoppages. Regular maintenance and the planned replacement of parts can prevent excessive wear. Rapid response time enabled by remote diagnostics and issue resolution help to sustain quality and performance levels.

02. Fix glitches before they interrupt production

To monitor issues unrelated to worn parts and consumables, ¹ú²úAV cutting room equipment also comes with built-in monitoring to detect issues. Predictive maintenance resolves technical glitches and mishaps remotely before they interrupt production. 

03. Speak to technical experts when you need to

¹ú²úAV service contract subscribers receive individualized follow-up and monthly reports from ¹ú²úAV Expertise center for informed decision-making and optimal production planning.  They also benefit from priority access to a regional Expertise center for a fast, reliable remote diagnosis and the shortest possible time to repair. 

04. Contain the cost of maintenance and repairs

A proactive maintenance strategy prevents downtime while controlling maintenance costs. ¹ú²úAV service contracts offer the advantage of limiting expenses through scheduled parts replacement, set prices and scheduled operations. In instances where remote intervention does not resolve technical issues, field technician visits inclusive of parts and labor are covered by the terms of the contract. 

05. Make the most of your ¹ú²úAV solutions

¹ú²úAV Knowledge Services help customers get the most out of their equipment and software. A dedicated learning path offers digital resources and face-to-face training aimed at reaching operational independence. ¹ú²úAV Service Contract subscribers also benefit from access to the online ¹ú²úAV Knowledge Center, which boosts productivity through user onboarding and skill building. 

¹ú²úAV assists customers with a range of services that can be combined to suit individual needs. From ¹ú²úAV’s worldwide locations all the way to customer production sites, ¹ú²úAV delivers five keys to customer success:

• On-site & digital support​
• Preventive & predictive maintenance​
• Software upgrades​
• Knowledge center​
• Production monitoring