30%

Assembly cost reduction

10%

Cab weight savings

Optimas International delivered a unified corrosion‑prevention and friction‑consistency strategy for a new excavator line, while driving major cost efficiencies. With our support, the customer achieved over 30% savings in assembly process time and a lighter, more efficient cab design.

Situation

A leading construction‑machinery manufacturer set out to reduce cab weight on its latest excavator model. The goal was simple: improve machine efficiency and deliver several hundred euros of added value per unit. This required a smarter approach to fasteners, materials and assembly.

Solution

Optimas International engineers were engaged early in the design phase to apply deep expertise from concept through to quality and durability testing. By walking the customer’s production line, our team identified clear opportunities to streamline the assembly process and remove unnecessary steps.

Our local quality laboratories played a crucial role, validating a fastening solution that delivered reliable corrosion resistance and the frictional consistency required for long‑term performance. This ensured the new approach met all technical expectations without compromising durability.

Result

Our engineers reduced costs by more than 30%, and the refined fastening strategy enabled a 10% reduction in cab weight. These improvements generated cost savings far beyond the original BOM and strengthened the overall performance of the new excavator line.