More Flexible, Less Programming

With a customer looking for significantly faster production, a major integrator decided to develop a dynamic container flow system. Frustrated with the complexity and problems with trying to create a PLC solution, senior management decided to look for a better alternative. The requirements for the new system were extensive:

• significantly improve operator throughput,

• control conveyors and ASRS in real-time,

• contain advanced manufacturing logic,

• coordinate & error-proof pick requirements,

• seamlessly integrate to ERP/MRP,

• be easily setup & modified,

• report on results in a web-page,

• use existing hardware, and

• support other plant floor devices.

After carefully considering several options, Tutelar Technologies' Ujigami™ system was selected. The power and flexibility of Ujigami provides an advanced graphical operator interface, advanced real-time production decisions, and permits the PLC to concentrate on fewer control tasks. Advanced logic and control is managed within Ujigami. Tutelar Technologies worked directly with the integrator to create a comprehensive plant-floor solution.

The integrator's customer is enthusiastic about the Ujigami control. The system eliminates all order setup requirements and permits their operators to dedicate 100% of their time to production, resulting in a 22% productivity improvement. As a result of the outstanding success of the new line, the company will be installing the system in their other plants.