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are approaching, and that includes ordering parts with captured data sent directly to the OEM. It’s very predictive and proactive.” In addition to video cues as to potential problems with a machine, the WPR system offers audio evidence, as well. The recorded sounds on the machine can be sent to OEMs who can discern if there is a problem with the bearings or hydraulic pump, for example. “Essentially, what we are offering is a command center for everything in the factory,” said Harris. “What’s my ma- chine speed? What’s the status of an order? How many units has the load former pushed out? How many have been strapped? What’s been loaded onto the truck? And this data is captured for every single machine and tied into the entire plant as a whole.” WPR also offers safety glasses for a plant’s employees that feature built-in cameras for recording data. Audits can be done on the machines with the cameras, includ-
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AES is a leading full-service provider of integrated convey- ance systems specializing in scrap, trim, and dust. AES en- gineers custom scrap systems and works as a partner in process improvement to help businesses achieve greater profitability, productivity, and sustainability. Products include balers, shredders/hoggers, core shredders, filters, fans, and specialized dust control and collection systems. AES is the ex- clusive distributor for the AirShark Rotary Material Separator. For a wide variety of new and used equipment on to- day’s market, visit our website at www.acm-corp.com. BAUMER HHS CORPORATION www.baumerhhs.com hhs is a global leader in advanced gluing, camera verifica- tion and quality assurance systems for the packaging indus- try. Zero-defect quality and elevated production speeds are key parameters in the manufacturing of corrugated boxes. With hhs Xcam Box Monitoring and non-contact flap gluing of corrugated board, hhs offers every option for quality as- surance in the production of boxes with flexo folder gluers. AMERICAN CORRUGATED MACHINE www.acm-corp.com BLOWER APPLICATION COMPANY (BLOAPCO) www.BloApCo.com BloApCo has served the corrugated industry since 1933 with a variety of scrap handling solutions, including Hori- zontal Floor Shredders, Trim Cutters, and Material Handling Fans and Conveying Systems. BloApCo Shredders allow for continuous shredding and pneumatic removal of sheet waste stacks of all sizes, roll slab, cores, and carton scrap.
ing zoom calls with a team of managers or maintenance crews. It also allows the wearer of the glasses to perform complete walk-throughs of the plant and share it with ev- eryone on their team. A camera attached to a magnet can be placed inside the machine and be joined into a zoom meeting, as well. “It’s also important to remember that many companies have multiple plants,” Harris said, “And our systems allow those plants to be tied together irregardless of their geo- graphic location. Someone doing a software update at one location could potentially have ramifications for all the plants, so it must be monitored.” WPR’s analytics do more than cover the machinery within any given facility, they can also offer information on individual personnel for safety, performance and health reasons. “We offer a device that fits into a special shirt worn by employees to measure ergometrics,” said Harris. “Employ- ees can wear it all the time, or an audit can be done. It WPR Services offers a command center for virtually everything in a customer’s plant.
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