Lantek MES Implementation at Midtherm Laser Reduces Lead Times to 4 Days

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Lantek MES Implementation at Midtherm Laser Reduces Lead Times to 4 Days

Case study showing how integrated CAD/CAM and ERP software increased part volume, cut lead times from 5-7 days to 4-5 days, and raised profits 10-15%.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Midtherm Laser, a UK laser cutting and folding subcontractor, replaced four disconnected systems with Lantek's CAD/CAM and ERP platform. The single system handles quotations, dynamic nesting across five lasers, non-CNC operations, and real-time order tracking. Results include higher throughput on existing machines, faster order visibility, and automatic generation of delivery notes and invoices.

Key takeaways

Consolidated four separate software packages into one integrated CAD/CAM and ERP system

Reduced average lead times from 5-7 days to 4-5 days while increasing part volume

Enabled real-time order tracking by multiple parameters, replacing manual searches

Dynamic nesting across multiple customers and remnant sheets improved material utilization

Profits rose 10-15% with faster administration and better cross-role collaboration

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