{"id":6806,"date":"2024-03-28T05:20:33","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T05:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sciil.com\/case-study\/mes-for-watch-production\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T17:02:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:02:44","slug":"mes-for-watch-production","status":"publish","type":"case-study","link":"https:\/\/sciil.com\/en\/case-study\/mes-for-watch-production\/","title":{"rendered":"MES for watch production"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Digital testing software for watch manufacturers: quality assurance & traceability<\/h2>\n\n

Many manufacturers of high-quality watches face the same challenge: maximum precision, documented quality and complete traceability of every single product. In this case study, we show how a leading watch manufacturer has digitally transformed its production by using SCIIL quality assurance and traceability software<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

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Manufakturzentrum Merishausen August 2018 Headquaters Schaffhausen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

SCIIL success story @ IWC Schaffhausen<\/h3>\n\n

Together with SCIIL, IWC introduced an integrated CAQ\/MES system. The initial situation: <\/p>\n\n

High inspection effort during assembly and end-of-line inspection, plus the requirement for complete documentation for each serial number. Previous paper-based processes led to media disruptions and made it difficult to track complaints. <\/p>\n\n

All existing processes were re-evaluated in joint project workshops and transferred to a digital overall system. The solution went live within just six months. <\/p>\n\n

Quality assurance during production:<\/h3>\n\n
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Areas of application:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"\" Final assembly (marriage of movement and case)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\" Final inspection (function and aspect test)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\" Rework and repair<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\" Process control and data analysis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Core functions:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"\" Serial number-based traceability of all watches and components<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\" Digital test planning and automatic reporting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\" Graphical recording<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\" Integration into existing systems (e.g. SAP)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Conclusion: Digital perfection in the art of watchmaking<\/h3>\n\n

Thanks to SCIIL, IWC has been able to make its quality processes more efficient, transparent and sustainable. The case study thus shows that even in a traditional manufactory, digitalization is the key to not only maintaining perfection, but to further expanding it. <\/p>\n\n

The switch to SCIIL brought IWC several advantages:<\/p>\n\n

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  • + 15 % efficiency<\/strong> in the final inspection<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Shorter throughput times and faster error corrections<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Improved data quality for analyses and optimizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Less effort thanks to automated reporting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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    Tracking & traceability specifically for the watch industry <\/h3>\n\n

    Tradition meets digitalization<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

    The watch industry is characterized by centuries-old craftsmanship and maximum precision. But it is precisely in this venerable environment that digital quality assurance and traceability software<\/strong> unfolds its full potential. Modern digital inspection software for watch manufacturers<\/strong> complements craftsmanship with automated traceability, real-time transparency and efficient processes. This gives quality assurance in watch manufacturing<\/strong> an immense boost – and the combination of tradition and digitalization secures the company’s leading position in global competition in the long term. <\/p>\n\n

    With SCIIL quality assurance and traceability software for watch production<\/strong><\/strong>, tests were digitized, causes recorded and all data assigned to a serial number. This creates end-to-end transparency – from the individual component to the finished watch. <\/p>\n\n

    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Digital testing software for watch manufacturers: quality assurance & traceability Many manufacturers of high-quality watches face the same challenge: maximum precision, documented quality and complete traceability of every single product. In this case study, we show how a leading watch manufacturer has digitally transformed its production by using SCIIL quality assurance and traceability software. 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