Cracking glass transport racks transportation.

Digital rack management provides transparency into inventories, availability and circulation cycles for the glass and window industry.

Transport racks are an essential part of production and delivery at Adamer Glas. Once the racks were located at customer sites or other locations, however, the company lacked a reliable overview of their current locations. With the BOX ID system, the glass manufacturer has digitalised its rack management and achieved measurable improvements. More than 400 transport racks are now managed transparently, racks return 15% faster, and the reduced need for new racks saves around €30,000 per year.

Excel spreadsheets made rack management more difficult.
Christian Adamer GmbH processes fire-resistant glass, safety glass, curved glass and profiled glass, among other products. Special racks are required for safe transportation and circulate between the company’s premises, customers and other locations. They were previously managed using Excel spreadsheets, making current locations, inventory levels and responsibilities difficult to track without significant manual effort. Time spent searching, delayed returns and missing racks complicated logistics and shipping planning.

Adamer Glas therefore needed a solution that digitally records existing transport racks and combines booking information with geographic location data. Its priorities were higher availability, lower shrinkage and automated processes. The full success story on digital rack management at Adamer Glas provides an overview of the project results.

Existing transport racks retrofitted for digital tracking.
Adamer Glas retrofitted more than 400 racks with cost-effective IoT trackers. The devices enable Europe-wide location tracking via cellular networks and can be installed quickly on the existing fleet.

All location data is consolidated in the cloud-based BOX ID platform. Adamer Glas can manage its rack fleet from anywhere and compare booking data with the recorded geographic positions. This provides logistics and production with a shared database for locating racks faster, coordinating returns and assessing the status of the fleet.

15% faster returns increase availability. Digital transparency has significantly accelerated rack circulation. Racks now return around 15% faster, making them available sooner for production and delivery. This helps prevent bottlenecks while reducing the need for additional racks.

The reduced need for new racks results in annual savings of around €30,000. Digital tracking also reduces administrative effort and deters theft and unauthorised use. Employees spend less time searching, coordinating and maintaining data manually, allowing them to focus more closely on their core tasks.

“The cooperation with BOX ID was solution-oriented and on eye level from the very beginning. Thanks to the tracking solution, we were able to massively minimise costs in this area within a year, while at the same time becoming noticeably more productive in shipping,” says Peter Wolf, CEO of Adamer Glas.

Transparent rack circulation becomes an economic lever.
The project demonstrates how existing rack fleets can be digitalised easily and with minimal effort. The combination of IoT tracking and a centralised data platform provides a reliable basis for decisions regarding returns, availability and new purchases. For companies in glass and window construction, digital rack management becomes a concrete lever for lower costs, reduced capital tied up and more efficient processes. Together with BOX ID, Adamer Glas has successfully moved the management of its rack fleet from Excel into a transparent, data-driven process. The measurable results show that better location data has a direct impact on return times, availability and profitability.

Additional economic potential.
The successful project at Adamer Glas demonstrates the economic potential of digital rack management. With GESAid, BOX ID and Gestellpool Europe extend the possibilities of digital rack management through a comprehensive industry-wide solution. It combines the BOX ID platform with cost-efficient trackers, stationary and mobile data capture points, established rack management processes, long-standing industry experience and a strong network. As the acquisition cost of this technology is currently only around one-third of comparable systems, digitalising large rack fleets becomes even more cost-effective. Further information is available in the English overview of the GESAid solution for digital rack management.

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Glass inspection.

Introducing a new model featuring 3D scanning for highly reflective surfaces.

Marking SmartRay’s latest breakthrough in inline metrology, the new ECCO X 050G sensor combines the exceptional resolution, speed, and compact design characteristic of the premium ECCO X family with the additional capability to measure shiny, reflective, and transparent surfaces such as glass.

The ECCO X 050G incorporates SmartRay’s G-series glass-scanning designation, bringing the full benefits of fast, high-resolution, high-precision automated optical inspection and superior 3D data quality to an even wider range of processes. Applications that will benefit from the breakthrough scanning capabilities of the latest addition to the ECCO X range include manufacturers of: 

• Mobile phones
• Semiconductors
• Camera and eyewear lenses
• Windscreens and windows

Their current ECCO X sensor line-up offers advanced inline metrology solutions for accurate inspection and precise measurement, supporting individual applications across multiple demanding industries, including electronics, home appliance, automotive, and semiconductor manufacturing.

Further expanding the ECCO X range and building on the legacy of the established ECCO X 025 and ECCO X 100 models, the ECCO X 050G ensures SmartRay’s innovative 3D technology is a versatile and viable option for more manufacturing companies seeking to improve product quality, guide automation, and reduce production costs.

The ECCO X 050G is the smallest in its class and is designed to meet the highest inspection demands, offering the speed, resolution, and compact form factor synonymous with all ECCO X models.

The new SmartRay sensor features a typical vertical resolution of 2.2–2.9 µm and a lateral resolution of 11–13 µm. It provides 4,096 points per 3D profile and a typical scan rate of up to 40 kHz, delivering up to 163 million points per second.

Key specifications:

• Scan rate: up to 40 kHz
• Vertical resolution: 2.2–2.9 µm
• Lateral resolution: 11–13 µm
• 4,096 points per 3D profile
• Measurement range: 15 mm
• Stand-off distance: 32.7 mm
• Laser wavelength: 450 nm (brilliant blue laser)
• Input voltage: 24 VDC
• Dimensions with adapter: 94 × 156 × 170 mm
• Dimensions without adapter: 94 × 145 × 156 mm
• Weight: 1,200 g

The ECCO X 050G provides a Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbit/s) interface, a quadrature encoder interface (AB channel, RS-422), and two inputs and two outputs to support a range of start and data triggering options.

Clare Rathsack, Business Unit Manager – ECCO Sensors (picture right), said: “SmartRay continues to break new ground in inline metrology by developing technologies and products designed to solve the challenges of specific industrial applications. With the ECCO X 050G, SmartRay combines the significant benefits and innovations of the ECCO X family with the 3D glass-scanning capabilities showcased in the ECCO 95.015G and ECCO 95.025G. This 3D sensor answers the demand for a high-accuracy, high-resolution, high-speed scanning solution suitable for processes requiring the inspection of flat glass and specular, highly reflective surfaces.
“The development of the latest ECCO X model demonstrates our commitment to delivering next-generation solutions that provide 3D laser scanning for applications where traditional 3D laser triangulation was previously not viable. We will continue to unlock new opportunities for companies to capitalise on 3D sensors for accurate, repeatable inspection and precise measurement in inline metrology, helping to optimise quality and minimise costs in electronics production processes.”

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Quartz glass melting.

Precise monitoring of viscosity during the melting process is crucial for quality assurance in quartz glass production. In this project, a Sensor Technology TorqSense torque transducer (SGR541) was used to enable real-time conclusions to be drawn about material homogeneity, purity and the progress of material bonding.

In modern glass technology, precise control of melting conditions is of fundamental importance: the viscosity of a melt in particular has a decisive influence on its further processing, quality and homogeneity. In the laboratory, viscosities are often determined using rotational viscometers: a spindle is rotated at a constant speed in the sample, the required torque is measured and the viscous resistance – i.e. the viscosity – is determined.

In their customer's project, this concerns the melting of quartz glass. Viscosity is not only a measure of fluidity but also allows conclusions to be drawn about the internal state of the melt – for example, cavities (air bubbles) or incomplete material bonding. Focusing on precision glass components to improve the manufacturing process for quartz glass in terms of quality and process reliability. The challenge was that the glass is first melted at high temperatures and then has to reach a defined viscosity zone for further processing. Only in this range can it be guaranteed that the melt is homogeneous (no air bubbles), the connection or fusion of different material batches has taken place completely, the transition to the shaping or quenching/pre-forming process starts reliably.

The objective was to reliably monitor the viscosity of the quartz glass melt in order to detect deviations in the melting process at an early stage and to establish process-reliable feedback for control and quality assurance.

The viscosity of molten glass plays a key role in processing, as it determines the flowability and thus the moulding behaviour, bubble removal, degassing and homogenisation. In the case of quartz glass, the conditions are particularly demanding with: high temperatures and viscosities having a strong influence on the viscosity curve.

The TorqSense SGR541 was chosen because of its great robustness against extreme process conditions (temperatures, thermal shocks, possible vibrations) in the melting range of quartz glass with separate sensor unit and electronics. Calibration was performed using reference samples or model melts in order to map the torque ↔ viscosity relationship in detail in the specific process setup.

The sensor was integrated into the process—typically between the motor/agitator (or melt mixing system) and the impeller (or melt stirrer)—and connected to the process control system in real time. Since torque transducers can be sensitive to lateral forces, double bearings should be used to avoid transverse forces.

The relevant target values for viscosity were defined together with the customer: e.g., a range from x to y Pa·s at temperature T, at which the melt is considered homogeneous and no bubbles are mobile.

Reference curves were created using laboratory or pilot melts with known compositions and viscosity values. This allowed the sensor output to be mapped to absolute or relative viscosity (see Basics: “Torque ↔ Viscosity” at constant speed conditions). The sensor continuously provided torque data from which the viscosity was derived. Trend analysis enabled early detection of deviations – for example, if the viscosity did not fall within the target range, which could indicate trapped bubbles or incomplete mixing of the material batches.

As soon as the measured viscosity deviated from the target curve, measures were taken immediately: adjustment of the temperature, extension of the stirring time, addition of degassing (refining), or even return of the batch for reprocessing.

The introduction of monitoring using SGR541 had the following positive effects: The melt could be continuously monitored for homogeneity and freedom from bubbles. Deviations were detected early and corrected. The data obtained (torque/viscosity curves) provided valuable insights into the behaviour of the quartz glass melt, enabling future process optimizations.

This method is also used successfully in other applications—e.g., plaster mixtures, coal slurries, and liquids containing magnetic particles—where conventional viscometers fail and viscosity monitoring is required. In industries such as cosmetics and pharmaceuticals—e.g., in the manufacture of shampoos or medical solutions—it is also important to monitor viscosity during mixing. This allows you to determine when the process is complete and the desired consistency has been achieved.

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Glass Furnace heat-up.

A new application note from LAND® demonstrates how thermal imaging manages the heat-up process in glass furnaces to achieve the optimum temperature while ensuring long-term performance and maintenance are achieved. Efficient and controlled heat-up in glass furnaces is critical to ensuring the longevity of the furnace and maintaining structural integrity while enhancing operational safety.

Philippe Kerbois, Global Industry Manager LAND said: “Our thermal imagers ensure you stay in control during the heat-up process, as well as the post-heat-up process, safeguarding the furnace and optimising the production for a more stable and fast production with higher quality glass”.

This application note highlights the complete process of achieving full-spectrum furnace monitoring through the use of thermal imaging cameras such as LAND’s NIR-b-2K-Glass and the MWIR-b-640, which work together to provide full-spectrum thermal coverage, from early ramp-up to steady-state operation.

There are numerous benefits to using thermal imaging cameras, including detecting wear or damage to refractories during charging, such as hot spots or cracks, which allows for planned maintenance and reduces the risk of unplanned shutdowns, which can be costly. Improved energy efficiency through optimal heat management, along with the prevention of crown overheating and structural damage, can also be achieved.

Designed for lower temperatures, the MWIR-b-640 is ideal for monitoring the efficiency of the furnace heat-up phase. At the same time, the NIR-b-2K-Glass measures the temperature of both the melting glass and the furnace structure at 1000+ °C temperatures and optimises charging to avoid piles that are difficult to melt.

The NIR-b-2K-Glass helps to achieve efficient heat transfer to the batch while avoiding overheating or skewed temperature profiles. The camera observes the flame and temperature profile, which allows the operator to fine-tune the flame length and direction and balance burner power levels. This results in even melting across the batch while protecting the refractory lining from localised overheating.

This system offers flexibility for operators, deploying a NIR-b-2K-Glass camera allows for seamless switching from the MWIR-b-640 camera, as both systems share identical mechanical assemblies. This offers comprehensive monitoring beyond heat-up, improving product quality, and reducing potential downtime. Operators can alternate between the two types of cameras as needed, without requiring significant modifications or additional training.

By using thermal imaging cameras from LAND®, glass manufacturers can maintain full visibility and control during heat-up in the furnace, which can lead to faster revenue generation, reduced disruptions, and a more efficient production ramp-up.

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Glass plant sees move from fossil fuels.

Ireland is an advanced market for energy storage compared to its size and as BESS projects expand, these will help to integrate more renewables into the grid and help the country to reach 70% of renewable energy by 2030.

GridBeyond has implemented a battery energy storage system (BESS) for CareyGlass at their site in Nenagh (IRL). 

The project includes the installation and management of a 1MW – 1.1 MWh battery. The battery will provide power resiliency to the CareyGlass site by balancing any voltage dips on the site and prevent any production equipment from tripping out. This will increase production efficiency without having to invest in any major network upgrades.

The battery will also participate in grid capacity and DS3 grid services where it helps balance the grid Frequency at 50Hz as well as feedback energy to the grid when supply is low.

The BESS will also allow CareyGlass to store energy from periods when the grid mix has a lower concentration of carbon and dissipating that energy to the site at peak hours of consumption, supporting the grid to reduce carbon emitting generation at those peak periods thereby reducing the carbon intensity of the power system.

GridBeyond will manage the flexibility of the site by connecting the batteries to its AI-powered energy technology platform, GridBeyond Point. The flexibility of the hub also enables the Grid to integrate more renewable energy sources onto the electricity network, whilst reducing the carbon footprint of the power grid. 

As one of Europe’s largest glass processing companies CareyGlass provides solutions and products that contribute to stunning architectural buildings around the world. While the products they produce are sustainable in their own right by reducing the requirement for electricity to light, heat and to cool buildings, CareyGlass takes a holistic approach and have engaged in an ambitious energy plan by implementing sustainability along its entire value chain. 

Denver Blemings, GridBeyond Regional Director for Ireland, commented: “We are extremely proud of working together with CareyGlass. As we move away from fossils fuels, energy storage batteries are a great asset, which can provide more resilience, mitigate risk of power interruption and deliver a great value for the businesses in term of savings and carbon reduction.”  

Roberta Delaney, CFO at CareyGlass commented: “At CareyGlass we recognise that there is a business imperative for addressing the climate change crises head on.  We view sustainability as an investment in the future, it has become part of the very core of our company and an integral part of our day to day lives.”

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Reducing risk of failures in glass furnace refractories.

Deterioration of refractories can increase fuel costs and may cause glass breakouts or failure, which is why it is vitally important to maintain the condition of a glass furnace refractory as it will ensure safety and process efficiency.

The LWIR-640 monitoring system from AMETEK Land monitors the exterior of the melt tank and identifies any hot areas that may indicate refractory damage. It also gives an early warning of potential glass breakouts.

Philippe Kerbois, Global Industry Manager – Glass, said: “Around 70% of container glass production costs come from energy, so preventing cracks and lost heat produces significant savings. Early detection of glass breakouts enhances plant safety, so using thermal imaging solutions from AMETEK Land ensures fast detection of glass breakouts, allowing for early maintenance, increased safety, and longer lifespan of the tank.”

This long-wavelength thermal imager provides a full temperature measurement range of -20 to 1000 °C (-4 to 1832 °F) in three ranges with a choice of different optics and lenses. It combines cutting-edge, high-resolution radiometric camera technology with sophisticated data processing and powerful software support, delivering detailed thermal images with unrivalled precision.

The thermal imaging provided by the LWIR-640 camera allows a continuous view of the entire target at any distance. Thermal data generated by the camera is presented in real-time, making it faster and easier to detect anomalous hot spots, alerting plant staff to take immediate action.

In addition to providing a fast-response safety monitoring system, the LWIR-640 solution also supplies the thermal data necessary to detect damage or wear to the refractory lining. This allows corrective maintenance to be scheduled at the least disruptive times. By increasing the reliability of safety monitoring, the LWIR-640 system can also reduce insurance premiums for an added return on investment.

Continuous thermal imaging can also be used for accurate interior monitoring using the NIR-B-2K borescope thermal imaging system, establishing temperature trends throughout the furnace. It also detects cooler spots, which may indicate refractory damage.

LWIR-640 and NIR-B-2K thermal imagery can be combined within AMETEK Land’s advanced thermal imaging software, IMAGEPro, to show a view into the furnace for thermal distribution and batch coverage functions, as well as monitoring the outside of the furnace for hot spots.

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Thermal imaging benefits glass pharmaceutical packaging.

In-furnace thermal imaging to optimise the borosilicate glass production at a major facility in France has been provided by AMETEK Land.

SGD Pharma, a global leader in glass pharmaceutical packaging, chose AMETEK Land’s Near Infrared Borescope (NIR-B-656- Glass) in-furnace thermal imaging system to optimise the production and quality of borosilicate glass from its newly rebuilt 50tpd oxy-gas furnace at its plant in St Quentin Lamotte (F). The new system replaces the company’s existing CCTV system*.

Obtaining clear images from the furnace using the CCTV system proved challenging due to the highly aggressive furnace atmosphere, which often resulted in blurry images and inconsistent, inaccurate measurements.

The NIR-B-656- Glass solution provides SGD Pharma with a true-temperature radiometric image, so live continuous temperature values can be obtained. The high quality of the purge applied on the lens delivers a clear image, providing the same views as the previous CCTV system managed at its best.

The most important benefit is the capability to obtain a furnace thermal profile continuously in the oxy-gas furnace, confirming the hot spot locations are well aligned with the furnace design and batch line. This supports the optimisation of the production and quality of the borescope glass while also helping extend the furnace’s campaign life.

Francois Deblock, Glass Melting Director at SGD Pharma, said: “We are very pleased with the results we have achieved so far from AMETEK Land’s Near Infrared Borescope, as it has allowed us to improve response times, identify and troubleshoot furnace operations to achieve improved yield and higher pull, as well as lower specific energy usage. We expect this will mean high cost and efficiency savings over the lifetime of the furnace.”

* The complete case study may accessed here (pdf)

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In-process temperature profiling for glass tempering furnaces

Datapaq has announced the first temperature profiling system designed specifically for glass tempering processes. It uses thermocouples to take measurements from the glass sheet while passing through the tempering furnace. The Furnace Tracker system for glass tempering furnaces accurately measures temperatures from all types of glass, including hard and soft-coated low-E glass. Thus, users can optimize cycle times and reduce energy costs.

The system includes a choice of fast response type-K thermocouples that can be cemented to the glass sheet under test. Up to four thermocouples are attached to a DQ1840 data logger, which records detailed temperature profiles. The logger is protected from the heat of the furnace by a low-height thermal barrier designed especially for glass tempering furnaces. The TB7528 thermal barrier measures a mere 1.14in/29mm in height with a 17 x 9in/430mm x 220mm footprint.

The nickel-chromium alloy and state-of-the-art welding technologies used in the construction of this thermal barrier ensure long operational life. All external surfaces have a ceramic coating that both reflects infrared heat and prevents metal contact with the furnace rollers, thereby minimizing heat absorption. Comprehensive analysis and archiving software also enables data export to other Windows® compatible programs.

Production of glass containers for pharmaceutical use

SPAMI, a company forming part of the Stevanato Group, has developed an inspection system to improve the quality of glassware. It uses quality control technologies to screen the glass tubing on arrival at the plant as well as the final product. The system includes a visual inspection system (NoVIS), a system for continuous temperature measurement, and also a digital image processing system, called CLEANER, which is able to detect and remove defects in the glass as small as a few microns in the final product. The fully integrated process machinery provides measurement of glass tube diameter, wall thickness, and temperature using infrared pyrometers (Pyrometer Annealing control) for total quality control, and motorized burners provide close control of their positioning. The use of this system gives Stevanato their advantage in quality over other vial manufacturers. For this advanced system, S.P.A.M.I. uses HMS Anybus converters for the connection between remote visual inspection cameras and the PLCs controlling the production lines

Founded in 1949 as an artisan workshop in a region with a strong tradition in the art of glass-making, Stevanato Group is now an established industrial enterprise producing high technology systems.

The group comprises two divisions. The Glass Division specialises particularly in the production of primary packaging of glass tubing for pharmaceutical use. It offers a wide range of products from the most traditional primary packaging, such as ampoules and vials, to rapidly growing products such as cartridges for self-injectors and peninjection systems, including sterile ready-to-fill syringes.

The Engineering Division, made up of the companies S.P.A.M.I. and Optrel, focuses on the design and production of machinery and equipment for the conversion, visual inspection and monitoring of glass tubing containers. The synergy between the two divisions ensures that the Stevanato Group has full control over the entire production process, from the purchase of the raw materials right down to after-sales support.

“S.P.A.M.I.’s production is intended both for the companies within the group and for sale to other external companies.” The mechanical and electrical solutions installed on the forming machines have been designed to provide the greatest precision and the best results in the production of glass containers.

All the components used to form the molten glass are installed and carefully checked to guarantee the dimensional tolerance of vials, syringes, cartridges and ampoules. The components installed in the forming machines and conveyor belts have been specifically selected to avoid contaminating the containers. The process is fully automatic, from the loading of the tube to boxing.

The production cycle starts with the glass tubing which is acquired externally in pieces of approx. 1.5 m in length and with an appropriate diameter for the size of the finished product. The glass tubing is fed into rotary forming machines with several processing heads and is heated by burners. Depending on the processing cycle, which is selected according to the product to be made, the mouth and the bottom of the vial, ampoule, syringe, etc. are formed in this way.

The following equipment is installed on the line:
Downstream of the forming machines is a conveyor belt where dimensional and cosmetic inspections are carried out by means of cameras to ensure a thorough check of the glass containers. “These are basically dimensional measurements carried out by analyzing the image”, Gobita explained. “Since the product is subject to mechanical stress during processing, there is also an annealing oven providing a heat cycle to eliminate the tension formed in the glass.” Then the final stage comprises quality control of the finished product and automatic packaging. It should be noted that this final part of the cycle is carried out in such a way as to ensure the levels of quality and sterility required for use in pharmaceutical applications.

There are a number of competitors on the market that operate at international level. “Our main competitors are German and American, whereas the other companies in Italy are much smaller than ours."

The value added offered by S.P.A.M.I. is to be found primarily in the quality of its products, which has enabled it to excel in this sector.  "Since they are used in pharmaceutical applications, our products have very high quality requirements and have to comply with very stringent regulatory limits. This requires a large number of very qualified Quality Control staff”, continued Gobita. “The difference between us and our national competitors can be seen in this very aspect. Our capacity for research and development is also a factor: when pharmaceutical companies ask us for trial products that are different from the standard products, we can do the product design because we can modify our systems. Just like the mechanical division which produces the systems within the group, S.P.A.M.I. can modify and adapt these systems to suit production requirements. This ability to customize systems is another important value added we can offer our customers. It should be remembered that there are a number of standard products in the pharmaceutical sector, such as ampoules and vials that we all know about, but there are also many special products - and their numbers are increasing - that for the most part are developed ad hoc. In these cases, a specific machine is needed, so in the majority of cases a pre-existing machine has to be modified”.

A positive collaboration with HMS
The association with HMS came about in order to resolve a specific communication problem.

An application was developed by the mechanical division to carry out a series of product quality checks based on machine vision technology. More specifically, Cognex smart cameras had to be connected to Siemens PLCs. “We thus needed to enable cameras with Ethernet interface to communicate with PLCs with Profibus protocol”, explained Gobita. “After some careful research, and through EFA Automation, the exclusive distributors in Italy of HMS’s GATEWAY solutions, we singled out the Anybus devices which enabled us to solve the problem of communication between our equipment.”

Other potential suppliers were considered at the time, but HMS was the only company that could offer a wide range of protocol converters. “This widespread availability was central to our choice, because our various applications are often very different from each other. Initially, for example,
we needed to manage the Profibus protocol since it was used by Siemens PLCs, but our company normally also uses programmable controllers from other suppliers. So it is essential for us to have an extensive product range.” The first HMS product used was a device from the range of Anybus converters that converts from Profibus to Modbus on Ethernet: the Anybus X-gateway.

More than one Anybus converter may be installed on each production line. “Up to now we have used a number of converters, because the application has been used in various systems”, continued Gobita. “Smart cameras are used to check the product’s various quality aspects and must be installed in several different points in the system. Basically, this is not a “one-off” application of HMS converters, but an application that has become standard for us. We are very satisfied with our choice. HMS’s Anybus products are very sound, functional and simple to use compared to other similar devices that we tried. We all know that while it’s very easy to find complex things, it isn’t so easy to find simple things.

We haven’t had any problems and the way things have developed is also down to this. In the future we plan to use the HMS Anybus converters also on other lines, where they will of course be closely linked to our control systems via cameras. And, since standards require increasingly narrow tolerances, it is inevitable that checks by means of remote cameras will increase”, concluded Gobita.