Smart Molding International 1-2024

40 smart_molding international 1/2024 measuring technologies A gr will display several new prod- uct developments as well as an array of quality management and process control equipment for plastic containers at NPE 2024 in the South Hall. Featured the Gawis 4D®, Agr’s all-in- one automated laboratory measurement system, which streamlines laboratory measurement operations by performing a multitude of critical dimensional and thickness measurements in one simple operation. The Gawis 4D features Agr’s patented AutoJob® that provides the ability to create complicated job setups in a matter of seconds. When paired with the robotic handling system, up to 128 bottles or preforms can be measured, hands-free, with unmatched accuracy, repeatability, and operational throughput. Process Pilot®+ – reflects the latest advancements in automated blowmolder control for PET bottles and will be the focal point of Agr’s display. Built upon Agr’s iconic Process Pilot automated blowmolder management system, the Process Pilot+ incorporates a patented technology that significantly improves blowmolder efficiency and profitability by enabling operators to optimize the blowmolder based on performance, energy efficiency or operating costs. The Process Pilot systemworks in conjunction with the blowmolder to continuously measure material distribution on every bottle, and proactively manage the blowmolder to maintain optimal material distribution. With its ability to manage the blowmolder to maintain quality and performance attributes in spite of environmental, blowmolder and, especially, material variations due to rPET that occur during the production process, the Process Pilot+ system is an essential tool for PET bottle manufacturers that are committed to incorporating rPET into their product mix. Pilot Vision+™ – Agr’s latest and most powerful in-the-blowmolder vision system. This system is uniquely positioned for the quality management of bottles with high percentages of rPET. Designed to work in conjunction with today’s high-speed reheat stretch blowmolding equipment, the Pilot Vision+ systemoffers amodular approach to defect detection that works within the blowmolder. The open architecture of this system allows for simultaneous management of up to six cameras, in multiple locations. As part of Agr’s Process Pilot family of products, Pilot Vision+ can be combined with Process Pilot+ for a total bottle management solution, providing the ability to detect random occurring defects as well as manage the process to maintain precise material distribution, even with the lightest and/or most difficult-to-process bottle design. In addition, Agr will have the newly released ThicknessPen™ handheld thickness measurement device available Laboratory automation, precision bottle measurement and innovations in automated blowmolder control to be a focus for Agr International at NPE 2024. Gawis 4D® - сomprehensive, automatic laboratory-based measuring systems for plastic containers and preforms ThicknessPen™ - portable, non-destructive, accurate thickness measurement of non-ferrous materials (all pictures: Agr) Expertise and proven technology Process Pilot+™ - automated blowmolder control system for PET container production