Digital Manufacturing with evon XAMControl

voestalpine BÖHLER Aerospace relies on digital manufacturing solutions to produce precise and high-quality components. SPIE has implemented these technologies to enhance transparency, efficiency, and sustainability in production processes.

A long-standing evon customer, voestalpine BÖHLER Aerospace is setting new standards in digital manufacturing. As a leading supplier to the aerospace industry, the company is known for its high-performance forged parts made of titanium alloys, high-alloy steels, and nickel-based alloys. As an innovative developer and manufacturer of customized, safety-critical components, voestalpine BÖHLER Aerospace supplies more than 200 demanding customers worldwide—including all major OEMs.

evon XAMControl is a system for monitoring and controlling production processes, while evon MES (Manufacturing Execution System) manages production and workflow operations. voestalpine BÖHLER Aerospace uses both systems to digitize its manufacturing processes. Controllers and third-party devices are integrated so that all collected data can be stored and processed centrally.

These data include archived process information, visualized as trends, as well as production data linked to specific manufacturing orders. Orders are transferred via interface from the ERP system, processed automatically, and the corresponding production feedback—with all relevant data—is returned to the ERP system. This ensures that the current status of each order is transparently and digitally accessible.

Thanks to the collected process data—such as temperatures during heat treatment—and production data, digital furnace records can now be created. These digital records, tied to each product's serial number, replace traditional paper documentation, further advancing digitalization and reducing paper usage in production areas.

As part of the digitalization process, an energy data management system has been introduced to measure and record the consumption of various media in the facilities. The collected data is centrally stored, enabling calculations of the CO₂ footprint and other key metrics for each component. Additionally, the tracking and tracing function of evon MES ensures full traceability of parts via their serial numbers. This allows the entire production process—from raw material to finished product—to be documented with all relevant process data.