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PET planet Insider Vol. 18 No. 01+02/17 www.petpla.net 33 TRADE SHOW REVIEW over time. Via the latest version of the Efficiency Improvement Tool (EIT) for example, it is possible to capture production data and to put in place comprehensive line monitoring. The toll allows also an accurate detection of the causes of unplanned stop- pages, and contributes to increase operators’ awareness and respon- siveness. A counterpart to EIT, the Equipment Smart Monitoring (ESM), is a performance analysis tool which operates at individual machine level. The production data are then sourced and transferred to the Gebo Cermex experts, who can analyse them and make recommendations for improving performance at all levels. Additionally, Remote Video Assistance uses video, audio and augmented reality technol- ogy to optimally link the line operator and the Gebo Cermex specialist, for effective and connected maintenance and troubleshooting. This reduces costly downtime, particularly given the increasing sophistication of packag- ing lines. 4) Eco-friendly factory: Philosophy of sustainable production Gebo Cermex focuses on sus- tainability through “Smart Energy Management”. Agility 4.0 programme encompasses energy and water consumption reduction, use of new materials as well as 3D-printed components. The “Line Energy Simulation” software is able to link energy consumption and line per- formance taking into account the utilities involved in food and bever- age applications, as electrical power, compressed air, steam and condensa- tion, water and CO 2 . A special water management diagnostic tool identifies out-of-the-ordinary water consump- tion and guides operator whilst at the same time resolving the issue. This improves the sustainability of the Gebo Cermex Swing pasteurisers and bottle discharge temperature control on the bottle washers. 5) Extended factory: Total mastery of extended factory Agility 4.0 includes a new approach to traditional packaging line and factory concepts the so called “Dematerialised layout”. By linking small specific production islands with automatic guided vehicles, production can be customised on a mass scale without changing costs, yet increasing flexibility. This is at the core of intralo- gistics. These vehicles are intended for finished goods and consumables to support between-the-lines materials handling, eliminating need for repack- ing and reducing storage and waste. Developing bottling and canning plants to meet distributors’ require- ments is a lengthy and complex process which can be greatly aided by the Agility 4.0 programme. As explained, simulation is at the core of it: for example the system allows for accurate simulation of daily operations in a production plant, and therefore developing and testing new pro- duction models. The “Line Energy Simulation” tool can be used to audit existing installations or to assist in the design of new ones. It enables bever- age producers to test a wide range of possible configurations, validate design variants and optimise energy saving proposals. In a nutshell, the programme increases the chances of a successful implementation of a pro- ject, while minimising the spending, as customers can tailor their invest- ments. In recognition of its efforts to introduce, develop and implement Industry 4.0 initiatives, Gebo Cermex has recently received the official mark “Vitrine industrie du futur” (Industry of the future), awarded by the Alliance Industrie Du Futur (AIF). On receiving the award, the company highlighted the importance of investing in Indus- try 4.0 possibilities to build long term competitive advantage in the packag- ing industry. This mark is awarded by AIF to companies that implement new tools such as digital data exchange and advanced robotics to drive the transformation of business models and organisations as well as design and marketing methods. www.gebocermex.com PROCESS PILOT ® makes producing a better PET bottle as easy as 2 3 1 MEASURE CONTROL OPTIMIZE every bottle for changes in material distribution process variation, inside the blowmolder material utilization and orientation to achieve maximum bottle performance CONTACT US TODAY TO LEARN MORE! AGRINTL.COM | +1.724.482.2163 | SALES@AGRINTL.COM