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PRECAST CONCRETE ELEMENTS144 CPI %u2013 Concrete Plant International %u2013 5 | 2025 www.cpi-worldwide.comUnexpected breakdowns, production delays, workforce shortage, and inefficiencies in the production process degrade productivity, while aging equipment leads to higher maintenance costs and reduced output and quality. Elematic offers services for its precast customers around the world to maintain their equipment, ensure uptime, and to constantly improve productivity. Typical production challenges faced by precastersThe global precast construction market is constantly growing due to precast%u2019s unparalleled durability, structural strength, fire resistance, thermal mass, and usability in all climates. Precast elements are produced in precast plants; however, running one effectively is no simple task. Highly controlled production process with advanced technology, precision and skilled workforce is needed to produce every single wall panel, floor slab, staircase etc. Through discussions with precasters Elematic noticed a recurring pattern in the challenges faced by precasters. These typical challenges were mentioned: %u2022 Downtime: Machinery downtime causes costly losses in production.%u2022 Productivity: Limited automation and expertise slow down improvements.%u2022 Workforce & competence: High staff turnover affects productivity and safety. %u2022 Maintenance costs: Aging equipment increases expenses and lowers quality. %u2022 Curing time: Green concrete requires longer curing or expensive additives. %u2022 Quality: Achieving the right concrete mix and process conditions is crucial. %u2022 Traceability: Meeting quality and sustainability requirements requires better material tracking. %u2022 Visibility: Poor planning and monitoring lead to inefficiencies and material loss. All the challenges above cause significant revue losses. For example, you could loose 16,200 %u20ac in revenue every day if one extruder is not operational while still incurring operational costs. Also, incurred extra cost of one millimeter extra concrete layer due to suboptimal machine settings can add up to 41,400 %u20ac/year.Training programs %u2013 have the right competence always on siteAt every precast plant more than one person should know how to safely operate the machines, how to use their operating systems and how to maintain them. For example, how to charge batteries, check sensors to avoid tripping, clean photocell sensors and mirrors, wash the equipment, and maintain extruder nozzle and saw vacuum units, and modifier and plotter inkjet systems. When there are changes in staff there are changes in knowhow. A lot of information leaves the plant, and training is needed for the new mechanics or people responsible for maintenance.To solve the challenge, Elematic offers three types of training services: digital training library, e-learning program and indepth training programs to make sure that the right competence is always available for the precast plant. Solving precast challenges with preventive and proactive servicesElematic Oyj, 37800 Akaa, FinlandElematic plant control