Weidmann: Strategic Upgrade of Atlas WMS for Long-Term Efficiency
16. 06. 2025
Weidmann Electrical Technology AG, a leading global manufacturer of electrical insulation solutions, has consolidated its commitment to technological excellence by upgrading its Atlas WMS to Gen5, the latest generation. In cooperation with Epilog, the company has successfully implemented a system upgrade at their plant in Rapperswil, Switzerland. This ensures the continued reliability, improved user experience and long-term stability of the system – without any disruptions to production.
Who is behind the story?
Weidmann Electrical Technology AG is a global company based in Switzerland with a tradition dating back more than 140 years. They specialise in the development and production of advanced electrical insulation solutions for the energy, medical and pharmaceutical sectors. Their plant in Rapperswil produces cellulose-based insulation panels, which are stored in their automated warehouse and cut with automated saws. Their customers, who are primarily transformer manufacturers and other industrial partners, demand high quality, traceability and reliability of supply.
A decision based on trust
Our cooperation with Weidmann started back in 2008, when we implemented a system for automated management of warehouse cassettes – Atlas WCS – in the same plant. Two years later, due to the expansion of production lines, we upgraded the system with Atlas WMS, which combines the functionalities of WMS and WCS, while also enabling separate operation.
After a decade of stable operation, the company decided to make the transition to Atlas WMS Gen5, the latest generation of the system.
The decision was not the result of difficulties, but rather a deliberate, strategic step forward. Above all, it was taken with clear objectives:
- to maintain the highest level of IT security and system stability;
- to provide a modern and intuitive user experience;
- to ensure long-term support and preparedness for further development.
What improvements and benefits does the upgrade bring?
By upgrading to Atlas WMS Gen5, Weidmann has gained a system that works quietly but reliably – at all levels.
The technical improvements are:
- Web-based access – no need for local installations;
- Greater stability and safety – reliable operation without unnecessary interruptions;
- Simpler maintenance – less workload in the internal IT department.
Atlas WMS Gen5 brings the following benefits to users:
- Custom-made visualisation – adapted to users’ practices and habits;
- Better user experience – a familiar environment that is even more intuitive;
- Reliable operation – fewer errors, even fewer calls to our support helpline.
Even though the system operates 24/7, the operators only called our helpline for support an average of 4.6 times per year over the last three years before the upgrade. This confirms that Atlas WMS is a solution that simply works. Long-term.
Implementation aligned with production
The project was implemented quickly and – most importantly – without a major impact on production. The entire system switchover was carried out within an hour, while the onsite testing of the logistics took place over the weekend, so production was not interrupted at all.
In the implementation it was crucial to maintain a familiar user experience – especially the visualisation mask, where users spend most of the time while in the system. The new version of the system is based on a web platform that does not require the installation of local applications, yet at the same time maintains the visually familiar environment to which users are accustomed.
The collaboration between the Weidmann and Epilog teams went smoothly, which is a testament to many years of trust and experience.
When technology does its job
Weidmann is a company that understands the value of long-term stability and technological readiness. Their decision was not a response to any difficulties, but rather a clear step forward – a strategic move that strengthens the efficiency of the entire logistics chain.
The best system is one you barely notice – because it simply works.
Are you too looking for a solution that will support your business?
Contact us at sales@epilog.net to see how Atlas WMS can become an invisible but vital support to your logistics processes.
