Supplier Reports, Part 5 (CONT’D FROM PAGE 34)
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beating the drum for some time now and have watched other companies adapt advanced automation techniques, all of which show that the industry is accepting new tech- nologies. “Now that the platform has been patented with 20 claims, WPR Services will get to narrow down and deliver realistic ROIs with case studies as we look to grow the company. We’re looking into venture capital or an estab- lished machinery builder as a partner and lead investor. All of WPR Services’ products offer a unique value add, not only to complement their product offerings but to also improve their own manufacturing process. This one-of-a- kind tech can expand into so many different industries and having a reputable partner can expedite that process. “WPR Services is also expanding into a more robust external cloud and databasing solution with built-in ML and AI learning models. Currently, all the analysis is done at scale in local PLCs with proven diagnostic techniques, prescriptive actions, and data delivery. The cloud and data storage are local and access to the data is done through established remote computer connections, website live streams and TV apps like Roku. This puts the data securely with the customer in basic form, but the trends are show- ing everyone wants external clouds and advanced learn- ing models from solutions like Azure, Amazon and IBM to combine with other business metrics and data storage techniques. “WPR Services is currently working out of a startup in- cubator facility called the Indiana IOT lab which has been its home for a few years now. With the expected growth plans and limited space now available at the lab, WPR Services plan to move to a larger facility that can accom- modate the production demands and future partnership opportunities.” Visit wprservices.net or call (317) 513-5269. DS Smith Researching Impact Of Destructive G-Forces On Packages Atlanta, Georgia based DS Smith announced that research is underway into destructive G-force pressures on packag- es. To help understand the tough environment that pack- ages withstand to reach consumers in perfect condition, DS Smith is experimenting with “accelerometers.” The de- vices track the package through its journey and provide data that can then explain the damage it sustains. The DS Smith research so far has indicated that some packages could face short term G-forces measuring up to 50Gs which is 10 times more G-forces than riders typ- ically experienced on a rollercoaster. In tandem, the DS Smith DISCS facility, which tests packages for Drop, Im- pact, Shock, Crush and Shake, regularly performs tests to put packages to the limits to understand the forces boxes need to withstand.
GARTECH MANUFACTURING COMPANY www.gartechmfg.com
American manufacturers of split heads, patented roll- er-bearing yokes, gang-slot upgrades, custom rebuilds, and glue systems with electronically-geared speed mon- itoring. Visit our website for info, tips and techniques.
THE HAIRE GROUP www.hairegroup.com
Haire Group is the premier provider of new machinery for the corrugated industry. From the Apstar line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters, the Encore line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters, and the Engico flexo folder glu- er, Haire is able to pair clients with the best machinery solu- tions for the best value to meet their needs. Haire Group’s service department helps its customers maximize uptime and profitability through superior 24/7 service and support, a pre-install training center, and over a million dollars’ worth of spare parts at their offices just outside of Chicago. Haire Group has been the industry’s #1 pre-owned machinery bro- ker and plant equipment appraiser since 1976. HarperLove is the leading provider of specialty adhesives, performance additives, and wet-strength resins to corru- gated packaging manufacturers. With the largest and most experienced field service and technical support team posi- tioned throughout the U.S. and Latin America, HarperLove has a long-standing reputation for providing outstanding service and delivering demonstrable performance improve- ments. HarperLove’s renowned services include not only innovative product development and custom product for- mulation, but also machine and process assessments, ad- hesive formula adjustments, machine tuning, detailed ser- vice reporting, and more. HARPERLOVE www.HarperLove.com
KIWIPLAN www.kiwiplan.com
Kiwiplan - premier worldwide software provider of enter- prise-wide, fully automatic solutions specifically for the cor- rugating and packaging industries. Kiwiplan’s Total Solution delivers comprehensive, seamless real-time flow of infor- mation from sales order management to dynamic total plant scheduling and inventory control through shipping.
MAROTECH INC. www.marotech.com
Manufacturer of Marotape®, Marotape®Plus, Marotape® FPT and MaroString™; hot melt coated tapes and strings used for reinforcement and easy-open features for packaging. Ma- rotech also manufactures dispensing and tape placement equipments to optimize the productivity of applying hot melt coated tapes.
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