OPC UA – what exactly is that? To enable communication between different systems (e.g. a plastics processing machine / injection moulding machine / extruder) and a PC application (e.g. a virtual assistance system) or higher-level organisational systems (e.g. product control systems, MES, etc.) it is necessary to know in which […]
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In many companies there are situations in which the production capacity utilisation is extremely reduced, whether due to economic or seasonal fluctuations or extraordinary events. In such times, it is advisable to get things done that often cannot be done in the normal production routine due to time constraints and […]
Every optimization, regardless of whether it is a technological, process engineering or a organizational measure, usually requires an adaptation of behavior patterns. Adapting behaviour patterns, especially when the behaviour to be changed has been practised for years, is often not easy and in many cases represents a hurdle, the overcoming […]
In plastics processing, quality problems are often caused by the presence of angel hair, impurities or dust. Angel hair can be recognized as very fine, hair-like plastic threads that can be formed during material transport. Dusts are fine solid particles of different sizes and can be made of plastic, but […]
The term “assistance system” refers to electrical, information technology or mechatronic systems (e.g. a software, a car) that provide the user with assistance in a current real situation or even actively intervene in the operating process and carry out actions in the background. As virtual assistants (e.g. in the […]
In addition to the width of a film and the profile tolerance, the flatness is considered as one of the most important quality criterions. Good flatness refers to film products with a high planarity, also a low tendency for sagging areas or bulges. The flatness of a film is an […]
Compressed air leaks are one of the biggest hidden cost drivers in production companies. For this reason, compressed air leakage detection is carried out at regular intervals in many companies. However, such actions are time-consuming and often very unpopular with the responsible employees, since reliable leak detection is usually […]
Identifying the “real” cause of a problem is usually the most important step if a sustainable solution is to be achieved. Often fundamental mistakes are made in this area and either “workarounds” are developed which merely help to avoid the problem or fake causes are eliminated. Various methods exist for […]