Our PGS machine group is being asked what can be done to increase efficiency, or better described as, Uptime on our pouch machine systems?
Our machines are designed to run 24/7, 900 shifts a year. Performance is operator driven with the obvious human risks. The use of cameras as quality assurance inspectors and robotics for loading ensures the highest performance for example as we reach speeds of 1000 pouches per minute with our Nishibe pouch making machines.
Because of the increase in requests for proven consistency and reliability we are offering more and more robots and vision inspection cameras. With speeds increasing and the use of different components the cameras are proving to be a fail safe. Defect pouches are rejected on line before reaching the customer.
Our first success was some three years ago in North America. The demand was for a medical device pouch that had to be 100% complete defect free when dispatched to the troops. The four robots on the PSG LEE machine made sure it met all the objectives with a zero fail rate.
Benefits of reduced machine size, noise reduction and non-stop repetitive performance makes these new robot driven machines an instant choice.
Our German strategic partner, SN Machinery has just sold a machine for the dental device segment where all the components have to be present in the pouch for the product to work. The two robots integrated into the machine ensure this happens throughout the 24/7 shifts.
As we sell more and more spout machines we are finding the vision inspection cameras are increasing quality and output beyond any previous specification. We are creating the future!
We are also developing highly skilled new jobs for electric skilled technicians in this new robot and camera era.
We continue with the StandUp pouch revolution we started in 1995.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
What's Next?
During the year we get many visitors to our new facility in Sarasota, Florida, and this increases substantially in the winter months.
After a tour following the pouch machinery presentations, the inevitable question arises, “What’s Next in Pouching”?
We think Nanotechnology is going to have a dramatic effect on film structures. And it is a likely candidate to replace foil in many pouches. The benefits of these all-plastic structures help with reduced cost and favorable sustainability goals.
Another benefit is our 2013 introduction of NFC (Near Field Communication) chip for packaging and the ability to deliver data to the consumer who bought the pouch. Data includes Best By Date; a Guarantee that it is not a counterfeit product; instant coupons; other market and product information throughout the pouch life. Recalls of bad product will be easily handled by pouches with a NFC chip.
More pouches with spouts, several new double and treble compartment pouches for consumers to use.
Our new horizontal BagPaQ™ pouch and handle with a HandiTap™ applied just before use for the beverage and house chemical industries has drawn huge attention and the second quarter launch will be interesting.
Coming is a new range of Dip-N-Rinz™ Spittoon pouches with several consumer benefits for tobacco chewers, hospital patients with coughs and even a twin compartment pouch for use when walking the dog every day.
Healthcare needs will be addressed by offering a handy SoaPaQ™ pocket pouch with an internal unit dose system for dispensing antibacterial soaps and creams outside the bathroom.
Many of our visitors are amazed at the elegance of the new KoolPaQ™ round pouch and it's ability to remain erect until the last drop is used. For sure we have an industry winner on our hands.
We trust when our visitors leave they are awed by our new pouches and we hope feel comfortable that they made the right choice to partner with PPiTech Group.
After a tour following the pouch machinery presentations, the inevitable question arises, “What’s Next in Pouching”?
We think Nanotechnology is going to have a dramatic effect on film structures. And it is a likely candidate to replace foil in many pouches. The benefits of these all-plastic structures help with reduced cost and favorable sustainability goals.
Another benefit is our 2013 introduction of NFC (Near Field Communication) chip for packaging and the ability to deliver data to the consumer who bought the pouch. Data includes Best By Date; a Guarantee that it is not a counterfeit product; instant coupons; other market and product information throughout the pouch life. Recalls of bad product will be easily handled by pouches with a NFC chip.
More pouches with spouts, several new double and treble compartment pouches for consumers to use.
Our new horizontal BagPaQ™ pouch and handle with a HandiTap™ applied just before use for the beverage and house chemical industries has drawn huge attention and the second quarter launch will be interesting.
Coming is a new range of Dip-N-Rinz™ Spittoon pouches with several consumer benefits for tobacco chewers, hospital patients with coughs and even a twin compartment pouch for use when walking the dog every day.
Healthcare needs will be addressed by offering a handy SoaPaQ™ pocket pouch with an internal unit dose system for dispensing antibacterial soaps and creams outside the bathroom.
Many of our visitors are amazed at the elegance of the new KoolPaQ™ round pouch and it's ability to remain erect until the last drop is used. For sure we have an industry winner on our hands.
We trust when our visitors leave they are awed by our new pouches and we hope feel comfortable that they made the right choice to partner with PPiTech Group.
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