How does a PWR solution work?
Our automation specialists make the best performing solutions in the food industry. But how does a PWR solution work?
There are two core elements to every PWR solution; data processing and packaging execution.
Data Processing
Data Processing
Our data processing systems dictate the performance of lines.
They operationalise data to ensure that 100% of sellable product is packed and only high quality products are delivered to the end consumer.
Unlike many competitor solutions, these functions are run by an industrial PC. This gives them an unrivalled processing power. Meaning we offer you greater flexibility for line changes and picking speeds which allow you to pack more with less robots.
Our data processing systems dictate the performance of lines.
They operationalise data to ensure that 100% of sellable product is packed and only high quality products are delivered to the end consumer.
Unlike many competitor solutions, these functions are run by an industrial PC. This gives them an unrivalled processing power. Meaning we offer you greater flexibility for line changes and picking speeds which allow you to pack more with less robots.
PWR | EASY HMI 4.0
PWR | EASY HMI 4.0 is a sophisticated touch screen interface, unique to PWR, which allows the operator to have total control of the line.
Features:
- A touch screen display.
- Preset the performance of the line.
- Optimise performance in real time, guided by a 3D visualisation of the live line.
- A PWR engineer can see, by remote access, the machine status.
Benefits:
- Easy to use, simplifying the job of operators.
- Line performance always optimised to operator instruction.
- Allows a PWR engineer remote access, helping reduce any potential downtime.
PWR | CLEAR VISION 4.0
PWR | CLEAR VISION 4.0 is a market leading product scanning software, unique to PWR, which ensures only high quality products are delivered to the end consumer.
Features:
- It uses 2D imaging technology to map the position and orientation of the product, whilst using 3D imaging technology for the height profile. This determines the full profile of a product in real time.
Benefits:
- Ensures picking accuracy and prevents the mishandling and damaging of products.
- Ensures all defective products are rejected and 100% of sellable product is packed.
- Records why products were rejected, allowing for upstream process improvements.
PWR | CLEAR VISION 4.0
PWR | CLEAR VISION 4.0 is a market leading product scanning software, unique to PWR, which ensures only high quality products are delivered to the end consumer.
Features:
- It uses 2D imaging technology to map the position and orientation of the product, whilst using 3D imaging technology for the height profile. This determines the full profile of a product in real time.
Benefits:
- Ensures picking accuracy and prevents the mishandling and damaging of products.
- Ensures all defective products are rejected and 100% of sellable product is packed.
- Records why products were rejected, allowing for upstream process improvements.
PWR | SMART CONTROL 4.0
PWR | SMART CONTROL 4.0 is industry leading picking guidance software, unique to PWR. It reliably tells robots how to pick 100% of sellable product.
Features:
- Guides product picking by actioning a pre-set high speed picking algorithm, bespoke to the customer application.
- Processes all incoming product and performance data to adjust, in real time, the picking guidance provided to our robots.
Benefits:
- Picking guidance can be pre-set to the bespoke needs of any customer application. This adaptability makes lines future proof.
- Reacting in real time to product flow data ensures an even load is maintained across all robots. This helps eliminate product waste caused by overflow.
Packaging Execution
Packaging Execution
The packaging execution systems action all line instructions.
The packaging execution systems action the guidance of our data processing software, to deliver the expected outputs. Whilst doing so, they feedback data to inform real time decisions on line performance.
The packaging execution functions are governed by the Motion Controller. The Motion Controller hardware and control software has been innovated by Schneider in conjunction with PWR across a 15 year strategic relationship. The software is written bespoke for each specific customer application.