Infrared gob weight control for (ultra) lightweight containers
Paul Schreuders focuses on the XPAR Vision Infrared Gob weight Control system, which has been developed since 2003 and is in operation with many customers worldwide. Since the end of the last century, XPAR Vision has specialised in the development and implementation of hot end ...
United front for forming process automation
The BoX strategic partnership between XPAR Vision and Bottero to control and optimise the bottle forming process via automation is starting to generate significant benefits for some of the world’s leading glass container producers. Via an exclusive interview, Paul Schreuders and Paolo Mazzone updated Glass ...
Amazing discoveries … Part one!
XPAR Vision is a firm believer that the current performance of the glass container industry has not reached its limit. Weight reduction, waste reduction and zero defect production are now possible by using the company’s equipment. In a series of exclusive articles for Glass Worldwide, ...
Billions to gain
Paul Schreuders provides examples of performance improvements realised via the use of XPAR Vision hot end technologies. Figure 1: XPAR Vision’s concept for hot end inspection and process control: (A) IR-D; (B) IGC; (C) Gob Assist and BTC; (D) SQL based information system Using available ...
Never seen before …
According to Paul Schreuders, GobAssist from XPAR Vision makes the secret world of gob loading visible and understandable. It reveals the state of loading and at the same time gives the correct information at the right time to avoid performance and product quality problems. With ...
From zero defects delivery to zero defects production
According to Paul Schreuders, the application of XPAR Vision’s forming process control tools and accurate measurement at the hot end brings dramatic improvements within reach, resulting in reduced variation, sustainable production and perfect containers. Need more information? Get in touch with Paul Schreuders (CEO) +31503162888 ...
Positive industry reaction received
XPAR Vision and Bottero used the recent Glasstec exhibition to launch BoX, described here by Paul Schreuders and Gianclaudio Borsarelli as the next step in the glassmaker’s search for automation and better repeatability of the forming process. Need more information? Get in touch with Paul ...
Eliminating the black magic
Paul Schreuders describes XPAR Vision’s portfolio of solutions for hot end inspection and forming process control. The XPAR Vision portfolio of solutions for hot end inspection and forming process control comprises its InfraRed Dual camera system (IR-D), Infrared Gob weight Control system (IGC), Gob Assist, ...
Zero defect production: The ultimate state of process control
Paul Schreuders outlines the challenges facing glass container manufacturers today and explains some of the processes available to prevent defects. The challenges for container glass manufacturers worldwide are practically the same, although there are regional/local dynamics: Quality: Customers are more conscious about and critical towards ...
Optimisation by automation
A strategic partnership between XPAR Vision and Bottero aims to control and optimise the forming process by automation. Using their respective systems as a basis, automated control loops with different functionalities are formed. Marketed under the name BoX, these automated control loops are discussed by ...