SpiraTec developed a comprehensive database-supported parameter management system for a global confectionery manufacturer in the food and luxury food industry. Our customer produces around 250,000 tons of confectionery every year, half of which is exported. The parameter management system was created for 21 packaging lines, each with seven individual machines (multihead and checkweighers, bag machines, bag and carton printers, packers, palletizers). The lines can be freely configured and typically consist of several individual machines.
Different products and their packaging formats require parameterization of packaging lines and individual machines
Manual input of parameters can lead to an increased error rate, which requires avoidable repackaging of the products
In addition, master data must be transferred from higher-level systems as part of net weighing in order to be able to specify the weight of the product without repackaging
Features
Bidirectional communication to the machines via universal connectors
Product master data from the higher-level ERP (e.g. SAP)
The modular structure of the system designed by SpiraTec makes it possible to test all machine connectors and data interfaces individually before the actual commissioning. This was done in close coordination with the device manufacturers. Commissioning was shortened and the tight project schedule was adhered to.
Even during commissioning, the customer was able to connect additional systems to the system independently. The simply structured user interface was well received by the operating and maintenance personnel. According to the customer, operating the system using just three barcode scans has drastically reduced sources of error and the time required to change products.
The system has been expanded over time and now covers 12 buildings, 120 lines and 436 machines.
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