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Exail’s Motion Division, situated in Bonneuil-sur-Marne, operates at the vanguard of mechatronic engineering. The division specialises in the design and manufacture of sophisticated motion simulators—precision systems indispensable for testing inertial units, accelerometers, and gyroscopes. Given the sensitivity of these sensors, the mechanical components must adhere to exacting tolerances.
The division operates exclusively in “Project Mode,” where production is dictated by bespoke customer orders rather than steady-state manufacturing. This results in high technical variability and a reliance on complex, low-volume components. In such an environment, the ability to pivot rapidly from design to physical part is the primary driver of competitive advantage.
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Customer
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Exail (Motion Division, Bonneuil-sur-Marne)
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Industry
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Mechatronics and Motion Simulation
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Core challenge
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High-complexity, low-volume "Project Mode" manufacturing with limited long-term visibility.
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Why was meviy selected as the partner?
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– Existing relationship with misumi: exail was already a long-standing user of MISUMI's standard catalogue for mechanical parts.
– Ease of use and ergonomics. – Rapid quoting and feasibility feedback. – Addressing low-volume technical needs. – Proven performance in testing. |
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Capabilities used
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CNC Milling, Sheet Metal, Turning, and Surtec surface treatments.
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Quantified results
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Prior to the integration of meviy, Exail’s legacy procurement model faced significant friction points that hampered business agility and inflated administrative overhead.
These bottlenecks necessitated a shift toward an embedded procurement partner capable of providing the speed of a digital platform with the technical depth of a traditional machine shop.
The transition to meviy was a logical evolution of Exail’s long-standing relationship with Misumi. Already accustomed to the efficiency of Misumi’s standard catalogue components, Exail recognised the strategic value of applying that same “off-the-shelf” convenience to custom machining.
The selection of meviy was predicated on three core pillars:
The implementation of meviy has fostered a sophisticated “hybrid” procurement model that balances automated speed with strategic oversight of high-tolerance components.
The Bureau d’Études (Design Office) utilizes the platform directly to validate technical concepts and obtain rapid pricing during the R&D stage. The Purchasing Department then oversees weekly ordering cycles. However, a critical technical distinction is maintained: for drawings featuring specific “QC” (Quality Control) codes—indicating requirements for dimensional or geometric reports—Exail utilises a manual quoting protocol to ensure rigorous human oversight of quality documentation.
Technically, the usage has matured from simple milling to a full-spectrum machining strategy. While Aluminium and Stainless Steel remain the primary materials, Exail is now actively integrating “Turning” (tournage) and specialised Surtec surface treatments. This shift marks a transition from using meviy solely for milling-focused prototypes to a comprehensive tool for production-grade mechatronics.
The integration of meviy has delivered significant empirical improvements to Exail’s supply chain efficiency:
meviy is simplicity and efficiency.
The success at the Bonneuil-sur-Marne site currently serves as a strategic blueprint for the wider Exail organisation. With 21 production sites globally, efforts are underway to promote meviy as a group-wide standard for machining procurement.
The next phase of this expansion focuses on the Lannion site, where meviy will be introduced to streamline their specific machining requirements. Moving forward, the partnership will deepen through the standardisation of Quality Control (QC) reporting within the digital workflow and the continued integration of complex “Turning” capabilities. What began as a tool for rapid prototyping has matured into a cornerstone of Exail’s project-based production strategy, demonstrating the vital role of digital procurement in high-end mechatronic manufacturing.
