AutoCAD Customer Success Story
Ranging from programming PLCs to upgrading controls and integrating motion drives and vision systems, the company’s team of engineers create innovative solutions no matter the customer or industry. And they rely on AutoCAD and the Electrical toolset to make it happen—including using it for an ice cream sandwich filler machine.
As one of the world’s leading suppliers of ice cream novelty packaging and filling machinery, Norse Dairy Systems, was watching its profit melt away through mechanical downtime and wasted materials on its production lines. It turned to Martin Control Systems for a solution that boosted production by more than 27%.
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A paper processing manufacturer wanted to find a way to automate the measurement of their paper rolls. Their machine operator would manually measure each roll before it was put onto the machine, which led to delays in production and inaccuracy.
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An OEM machine builder had mechanical machines that were used to load, fill, and seal ice cream cups for a client. The mechanical cams that ran the machine, consisted of too many components, making it hard to service. The cams also limited the ability to change the line with ease. The machine did not run with a PLC or HMI, so it lacked in automation technology. The OEM knew that for their clients to keep up with their competitors, the machine would have to be fully automated, making it faster, more efficient, and producing more ice cream cups per minute.
An original equipment manufacturer(OEM) machine builder and MartinCSI create more flexibility with less components for the ice cream industry
The OEM developed a completely automated system to replace the old mechanical machine. The cams on the old machine were converted into electric servos. With servo technology, a program controls all the motions of the machine instead of the mechanical cam, making the machine faster, and more adjustable. The program also provides the ability to troubleshoot remotely, so changes can be made within a matter of minutes. MartinCSI assisted with choosing the right servo equipment to fit the OEM’s needs. The OEM’s service staff were knowledgeable with Rockwell equipment, so MartinCSI integrated Rockwell Kinetix® servo drives, a ControlLogix PLC, and a PanelView Plus HMI to complete its automation overhaul.
An Ohio-based animal feed company noticed some of their feed bags were not completely filled to capacity before being put on a pallet for the delivery trucks. After careful examination of their production line, they noticed some feed would spill out of the bag when it was laid down horizontally after the sewing portion of the production process
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Being prepared, having project management structures and processes in place, and building trust with the customer are the most reliable ways to simplify the systems integration process. See eight system integration project management tips.
Continue readingFinding a common understanding between information technology (IT) and operations technology (OT) means avoiding a lot of issues with overall facility operations.
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Improving plant efficiencies starts with bridging the gap between workforce generations. Generation X can help connect traditional industrial applications with digital manufacturing. See three benefits of mobility on the plant floor and implementation advice.
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When looking for a system integrator, users should seek out those with knowledge, experience, reliability, and integrity.
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Learn these tips when integrating industrial automation devices and systems across control system platforms. When integrating different platforms for devices in at a plant, there are many steps to take to make sure different platforms are integrated correctly and efficiently. These three key tips and tricks can help determine if multiplatform system integration is the best path to take.
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