Armbruster Engineering: Hello Mr. Schröder, please briefly introduce yourself and AWO.
Lars Schröder: My name is Lars Schröder, and I work as the Production Manager at the AWO Siegen workshop. The AWO district association Siegen-Wittgenstein Olpe operates 7 workshop locations. Currently, around 200 specialists support approximately 1000 employees, and we place great importance on inclusion and professional reintegration.
Armbruster Engineering: What products are manufactured here at the company, and who is your customer base?
Lars Schröder: As a workshop for people with disabilities, our focus is on rehabilitation and support, while simultaneously producing a variety of products for local companies. Our production includes assembly and packaging orders, metal processing including CNC machining, printing technology, laser technology, and electrical assembly.
Armbruster Engineering: And who has the opportunity to work here at AWO?
Lars Schröder: Our ELAM workstations offer people with impairments diverse opportunities for professional participation and personal development, regardless of their limitations.
Armbruster Engineering: How many ELAM workstations do you currently have, and do you plan to expand them further?
Lars Schröder: We have been using the ELAM system for about 2 years and are pioneers within our association. We have 6 stationary systems and 5 mobile tablets. Our goal is to further expand the computer-assisted systems and specifically invest in the individual development of our employees.
Armbruster Engineering: What are the reasons for expanding the ELAM system, and what strengths do you see in it?
Lars Schröder: We were looking for a flexible and versatile system that could grow with our requirements. ELAM offers flexible interfaces and easy administration, which allows us to quickly create new work instructions.
Armbruster Engineering: What tools do you currently use with ELAM?
Lars Schröder: We use pick-to-light modules, projectors, torque wrenches, scales, and handheld scanners.
Armbruster Engineering: Would the tasks be feasible for employees without ELAM?
Lars Schröder: Our goal is to adapt the workplaces to the capabilities of our employees. ELAM allows us to make more complex tasks accessible to a wider range of people.
Armbruster Engineering: What does ELAM mean for the employees themselves?
Lars Schröder: ELAM is an enrichment because it empowers people to handle tasks they wouldn't be able to manage without this system.
Armbruster Engineering: Thank you, Mr. Schröder.
