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Andrzejewski Automation and Production Equipment
Poland
Industrial Automation (design and implementation of industrial solutions / B2B sector)
Autodesk Vault Professional, Autodesk Inventor, ARKANCE Business Connect
Implementation of a PDM system (Vault), systems integration (CAD and ERP), and development of customised add-on software for Autodesk Inventor and Vault environments.
is an established company specialising in the design and delivery of automated production lines, assembly workstations, and turnkey industrial systems. The company provides high-quality industrial automation solutions incorporating industrial robots and AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles). Its portfolio includes intralogistics and material handling systems, machine guarding solutions, and custom aluminium structures tailored to specific customer requirements.
In today's industrial landscape, success belongs to companies that can adapt quickly to change and continuously optimise their operations. As engineering data grows in volume and complexity, effective data management has become a critical component of this evolution. In the era of Industry 5.0, integrated digital solutions such as CAD, PLM, and ERP systems play a pivotal role, enabling organisations to create, modify, and share complex engineering information with speed and accuracy.
A compelling example of this digital transformation is the implementation of Autodesk Vault Professional and its deep integration with an ERP system at Andrzejewski, a company specialising in the design and delivery of industrial automation solutions. The project was successfully delivered through close collaboration between the teams at Andrzejewski and ARKANCE, resulting in a connected digital environment that streamlined engineering and business processes across the organisation.
Introduction
This case study explores the implementation of Autodesk Vault Professional and its integration with an ERP system at Andrzejewski, a leader in industrial automation and production process solutions. The project was delivered by ARKANCE, leveraging its proprietary technologies, including ARKANCE Business Connect, while also developing additional software extensions to enhance workflows within Autodesk Inventor and Vault. The result was a connected digital ecosystem that improved data management, streamlined processes, and strengthened collaboration between engineering and business teams.
From Vision to Production Line
To fully appreciate the scale of the challenges Andrzejewski set out to address, it is important to understand the nature of its day-to-day operations. Andrzejewski has built a strong reputation in the demanding B2B market, delivering advanced automation and production equipment solutions to industrial customers.
The company's mission is to provide modern, comprehensive, and highly specialised solutions that support manufacturing efficiency at every stage of the project lifecycle. From initial concept and engineering design through fabrication and assembly to final implementation at the customer's site, Andrzejewski delivers end-to-end systems tailored to the specific needs of each production environment.
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The breadth of Andrzejewski’s portfolio reflects the diversity and complexity of the projects it delivers. Its offering includes:
Complete and advanced assembly lines
Complex conveyor and transport systems that streamline intralogistics and material flow
Ergonomic and highly specialised assembly workstations
A wide range of production equipment, including storage racks, machine guarding solutions, and material handling carts
What truly sets Andrzejewski apart from its competitors is its role as a systems integrator and its strong engineering-driven approach. Rather than relying solely on off-the-shelf products, the company designs and delivers solutions tailored to each customer's unique production processes, operational requirements, and business challenges.
This business model demands more than just expertise in the latest technologies. It also requires precise and highly efficient management of vast amounts of engineering and production data. As projects grow in complexity, ensuring that information remains accurate, accessible, and seamlessly connected across teams becomes essential to maintaining quality, efficiency, and delivery performance.
What Challenges Were the Engineering Teams Facing?
Before implementing Autodesk Vault Professional and integrating its systems, Andrzejewski identified several operational challenges that were limiting efficiency and slowing key design-to-production workflows. Three areas required immediate attention.
Time-Consuming Technical Documentation Processes
The preparation of technical documentation relied heavily on manual work. Creating BOMs, producing 3D models and 2D drawings, and exporting files to formats such as PDF, DXF, and STP consumed valuable engineering time, particularly when multiple projects were running simultaneously. This lack of automation also increased the risk of errors.
Duplicate Work and Repeated Data Entry
Engineering teams were required to repeatedly enter and transfer the same information between CAD models, technical documentation, Excel spreadsheets, and the ERP system. This fragmented workflow created inefficiencies, increased administrative effort, and raised the likelihood of data inconsistencies.
Lack of Standardisation and Consistent Libraries
An incomplete component library and inconsistent naming conventions made it difficult to standardise processes across projects. As a result, engineering data became fragmented, collaboration between design and production teams was hindered, and maintaining accurate, up-to-date information became increasingly challenging.
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The challenges faced by Andrzejewski are common among rapidly growing manufacturing companies, where business expansion often outpaces the evolution of supporting digital tools. The solution is not to add more resources to manually transfer and manage data, but to implement intelligent automation that connects systems, streamlines workflows, and ensures information flows seamlessly across the organisation.
Key Objectives of the Implementation
With a clear understanding of its operational challenges, the Andrzejewski team defined a set of strategic objectives for the implementation, working closely with ARKANCE experts to achieve them.
Optimise and automate engineering workflows by implementing advanced tools for managing design files and engineering data.
Centralise engineering information in a single, secure environment, enabling faster access to data and easier reuse of proven designs and components.
Integrate CAD and ERP systems to eliminate manual data transfers, reduce the risk of errors, and improve information flow between departments.
Standardise component libraries to ensure data consistency, accelerate design processes, and simplify the management of up-to-date models and documentation.
How ARKANCE Connected Engineering and Business Processes
The answer to these challenges was a comprehensive solution designed and implemented through close collaboration between the Andrzejewski and ARKANCE teams. The project was built around Autodesk Vault Professional and ARKANCE's proprietary integration technologies, including ARKANCE Business Connect, which enabled seamless communication between engineering and business systems. To further enhance efficiency, ARKANCE also developed dedicated software extensions that support day-to-day work within the Autodesk Inventor environment, creating a more connected, automated, and streamlined design-to-production workflow.
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Step 1: Implementing Autodesk Vault Professional
The foundation of Andrzejewski's new digital infrastructure was Autodesk Vault Professional, which now serves as the central repository for all CAD files and related technical documentation. The system manages the entire project lifecycle, providing automated file numbering, version control, and full change tracking. By centralising engineering data, Vault has improved visibility across projects and created a stronger framework for collaboration between design and production teams.
Step 2: Integrating Inventor and Vault Data with the ERP System
Implementing a PDM system was only part of the transformation. The real value came from connecting engineering data with business operations. Using ARKANCE Business Connect, project and documentation data stored in Autodesk Vault can now be transferred automatically and seamlessly into the company's ERP system.
This integrated workflow supports the automatic creation of bills of materials (BOMs) and warehouse lists, significantly reducing the manual effort previously required to maintain ERP records. Up-to-date information on component availability and reservations is now accessible in real time, improving procurement, inventory management, production planning, and scheduling.
Step 3: Automating Production Documentation and Component Reservations
ARKANCE extended the standard integration by developing dedicated software for the Inventor and Vault environment. Deeply connected with the ERP system, this solution automatically generates assembly and warehouse specifications directly from engineering data while simultaneously reserving the required components within the ERP system.
By eliminating manual data entry and repetitive administrative tasks, the solution dramatically reduces the time required to prepare production documentation and minimises the risk of errors associated with transferring large volumes of material data.
Step 4: Standardising Data and Component Libraries
The final pillar of the project was the standardisation of engineering data and component libraries. The introduction of a unified library of 3D models, standardised descriptions, and structured component parameters significantly improved data consistency across projects.
Today, Andrzejewski's engineers work with approved templates and verified models, accelerating both concept development and detailed design. The standardised environment has also made it easier to maintain compliance with industry standards and stringent safety requirements while ensuring that project data remains accurate, organised, and easy to manage.
Delivering Measurable Business Results
The digital transformation delivered in partnership with ARKANCE was far more than a technology upgrade. By implementing a connected digital ecosystem and integrating key engineering and business systems, Andrzejewski achieved a range of tangible operational and business benefits:
1. 25% Faster Documentation Preparation
The implementation reduced the time required to prepare production documentation by approximately 25%. By automating BOM generation and eliminating manual data entry, Andrzejewski significantly reduced repetitive tasks while minimising the risk of operational errors.
2. Automated Component Reservation
The ability to automatically reserve and allocate materials to specific orders directly within the ERP system proved to be a major improvement for the procurement team. This streamlined the order fulfilment process, improved material availability planning, and gave managers greater visibility and control over inventory levels.
3. Reduced Errors and Consistent Data
Eliminating the need to enter the same information multiple times across different systems led to a significant reduction in operational errors. Today, data contained within 3D models, technical documentation, and the ERP system remains synchronised and continuously updated, ensuring a single, reliable source of information across the organisation.
4. Improved Cross-Team Collaboration
The introduction of standardised component libraries and structured project lifecycle management created a stronger foundation for collaboration across the organisation. Design engineers, manufacturing specialists, and production teams now work from the same up-to-date information, enabling more efficient communication, smoother handovers, and greater confidence in the accuracy of project data.
5. Strategic Productivity Gains
By eliminating time-consuming manual and repetitive tasks, Andrzejewski has enabled its skilled teams to focus on higher-value activities. Engineers and managers can now dedicate more time to innovation, evaluating new market opportunities, improving production processes, and delivering greater value to customers. This shift has strengthened the company's ability to scale efficiently while maintaining its competitive edge.
Building a Foundation for Scalable Growth
The Andrzejewski case study demonstrates how the strategic use of digital technologies and deep system integration can significantly improve both engineering and production processes. By addressing operational challenges through automation, data centralisation, and workflow standardisation, the company has created a more efficient and connected way of working.
The decision to implement Autodesk Vault Professional as the central repository for engineering data, combined with full integration with the ERP system, enabled Andrzejewski to eliminate manual bottlenecks and significantly reduce the risk of human error. Equally important was the standardisation of component libraries and technical data, which improved information consistency across the organisation and accelerated the delivery of new automation solutions.
The success of the project was driven by the combination of ARKANCE's extensive expertise in CAD, PLM, and ERP implementations and the flexibility of its proprietary solutions, including ARKANCE Business Connect. Together, these technologies created a stable and scalable digital ecosystem capable of supporting both current operations and future growth.
Today, Andrzejewski is well positioned to continue its expansion, supported by modern, integrated, and scalable digital processes. With a stronger foundation for collaboration, efficiency, and innovation, the company is further strengthening its competitive position in the European industrial automation market.
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