Graziela: Jewel Manufacturing with Automation and IIOT

Graziela is deploying an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) framework to create a more efficient and precise production system. This shift moves beyond traditional craftsmanship to a data-driven model, ensuring unparalleled quality and intricate designs can be produced at scale. The primary objective is to create a fully integrated, intelligent manufacturing pipeline that enhances operational efficiency and product quality.

The jewelry industry faces a growing need for hyper-customization, rapid prototyping, and enhanced precision. Traditional manual processes are becoming a bottleneck. By integrating advanced automation technologies, Graziela is building a smart factory ecosystem. This system relies on interconnected machines and sensors to capture and analyze data in real time, enabling predictive maintenance, dynamic workflow adjustments, and continuous process optimization.


The Automated Jewelry Production Pipeline
The integration of IIoT is transforming every stage of jewelry production. The process begins with digital twin creation, where 3D scanning and computer-aided design (CAD) software create highly accurate digital models of raw materials like gemstones. This allows for the precise detection of material defects and the optimization of design placement before any physical work begins.

Downstream processes are then automated with robotic systems and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinery. For example, automated polishing machines equipped with IIoT sensors can receive real-time data from the digital twin and adjust their settings—such as pressure, speed, and trajectory—to ensure a flawless finish. This level of closed-loop control and seamless connectivity between digital models and physical processes is fundamental to the system's accuracy and efficiency.

The result is a comprehensive, real-time view of the entire manufacturing process. Data acquisition and analysis from sensors on each machine provide critical insights into key performance indicators (KPIs), such as material yield, machine uptime, and cycle times. This data-driven approach enables predictive resource management, significantly reducing waste by optimizing material usage and streamlining the flow of production from initial design to the final product.

By implementing this automation framework, Graziela has positioned itself as an innovator in the industry. The company utilizes interconnected systems, sophisticated design software, and advanced analytics platforms to not only enhance their production capabilities but also to create a scalable, repeatable, and highly precise manufacturing process for producing bespoke, high-quality jewelry.

Featured Product

ResinDek® TRIGARD® ESD ULTRA FOR HIGH-TRAFFIC ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS

ResinDek® TRIGARD® ESD ULTRA FOR HIGH-TRAFFIC ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS

To maximize the productivity of an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) or automatic guided vehicle (AGV) deployment, it's critical to create the optimal environment that allows the vehicles to perform at their peak. For that reason, Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC® (www.resindek.com) created the TriGard® ESD Ultra finish for its ResinDek® engineered flooring panels. The TriGard ESD Ultra finish is ideal for high-traffic robotic applications characterized by highly repetitive movement patterns and defined travel paths.