How Texecom Has Elevated Product Quality Through Machine and Process Innovations

Quality is not just a goal – it’s a core value that drives our continuous improvement efforts. As part of our recent quality campaign, we have made significant investments in machinery, processes, and training to enhance product reliability and ensure consistent performance across our product lines. Here’s a look at how we’ve transformed our manufacturing process to deliver the highest standard of products.

1. Eliminating Human Error with Advanced Automation and Precision Programming

Quality and reliability are at the core of our manufacturing process. By replacing manual hand soldering with advanced wave carriers, we’ve drastically minimised human error, ensuring consistent results across key product lines like SmartCom Pro and Capture.

We’ve also enhanced precision by linking our testing and etching systems. This integration guarantees flawless programming and component selection from the very start, further reducing the possibility of errors. Through these automated processes, we continue to deliver products that meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance.

2. Improved Testing and Quality Control

Our commitment to quality goes beyond manufacturing. We have introduced enhanced test equipment that ensures each product is thoroughly inspected and meets our high standards. Testing is now integrated into the production line, meaning any potential errors are caught early and inconsistencies are removed throughout the build process.

To improve failure prevention, we have implemented a Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) process typically used in high-precision industries like automotive and aerospace. This method allows us to analyse where failures might occur and proactively address any issues before they affect product quality.

3. One-Piece Flow and Process Efficiency

In addition to improving product quality, we have also increased operational efficiency through one-piece flow in our SmartCom, SmartCom Pro, Capture, Veritas, and Klaxon’s Sonos and Nexus production lines. This approach allows us to streamline processes, reducing lead times and ensuring that each product moves smoothly from start to finish. By integrating these changes with an ergonomic focus, we have also improved working conditions for our operators, ensuring they can work more effectively with less strain.

4. Up-Skilling and Knowledge Sharing

Our team is critical to our quality journey, which is why we have invested in up-skilling staff across all product lines. Operators are now equipped with improved information about the products they work on, and our lessons-learned programme ensures that knowledge from every product process is shared and applied across the board. This creates a robust system where every operator, regardless of experience, can maintain the highest level of quality.

5. Sustainability and Ethical Responsibility

Further to improving product quality, we’re also committed to being sustainably conscious. Our eco-friendly processes include reducing waste and emissions, and we have been awarded a Bronze rating by EcoVadis for our corporate social responsibility efforts. We also ensure that our suppliers meet ethical standards by auditing them regularly for health, safety, and ethical compliance.

6. Compliance and Certifications

Texecom has robust systems in place to meet industry standards. We are compliant with ISO 9001, BSIA, UKAS, and FIA certifications, ensuring that every step in our process meets rigorous standards. Our ISO 9001 management system helps maintain the consistency and reliability of our products, ensuring that we continue to deliver top-tier security solutions to our customers.

Conclusion

By integrating cutting-edge machinery, enhancing our testing processes, and focusing on the continuous up-skilling of our staff, Texecom has made remarkable strides in improving product quality. Our commitment to sustainability and ethical responsibility ensures that these improvements go hand in hand with our values. The introduction of automated systems, such as the wave solder machine and integrated testing and etching processes, is not only helping us eliminate human error but also boost efficiency and product consistency.

As we continue to innovate, our focus remains on delivering reliable, high-quality security solutions that our customers can trust, while ensuring that we operate in a sustainable and socially responsible manner. These improvements are a testament to Texecom’s dedication to excellence, both in product quality and ethical practices, setting new standards in the security industry.