Production

Perfect production planning for optimized processes

A+W Rack Optimizer transforms the packaging process in insulating glass production by enabling direct packaging and maximing the utilization of packaging materials. This ensures consistent packaging quality, while reducing reliance on employee expertise.

The software considers unloading sequences and allows for customized sequencing to balance weight and optimize rack loading/unloading, minimizing the needs for order picking and reducing transport costs A 3D visualization provides detailed previews and graphic instructions for packaging optimization.

For the production of non-rectangular or extra-large shapes, glass processors frequently receive hand-drawn templates on paper, cardboard, wood, etc. from their customer. In order to fabricate these non-rectangular or larger shapes, modern CNC machines require digital data.

To solve this problem, A+W, in conjunction with Viprotron, developed a user-friendly, easy-to-operate app called A+W iShape.

With A+W iShape you can use your smartphone to photograph the template. The only requirement is A+W’s L-shaped reference objects that have to be placed on the template. Once photographed, the app will digitize the template by transforming the shape into an easy to edit outline, ready to be imported into A+W CAD Designer.

What makes A+W iShape special? In contrast to older solutions, there is no need to calibrate the camera! A+W iShape works with any quality smartphone camera.

1. Place the L-shaped reference objects to automatically detect the template/photographed object.
2. The L-shaped reference objects help correct any distortions when photographing a template.
3. Once photographed, the iShape file can be imported into A+W CAD Designer, where further edits can be done.
4. Transfer the DXF file to your CNC machine and start the production.

Do your customers complain about faulty sheets/windows after installation? If you’re dealing with customer complaints about faulty glass or spending resources on reproducing units due to defects, then you have already incurred considerable costs in producing (and shipping) the sheet. And now you are investing again to reproduce a sheet and, if necessary, send it to the customer again.

Why not detect the defects before cutting and take them into account during optimization?
A+W Defect Optimizer detects defects before cutting, saving you time and money. With statistically only 0.6 defects per jumbo, it identifies and corrects defects by rearranging sheets to maintain the overall sequence. In cases where defects are unavoidable, A+W Defect Optimizer offers a cost-effective solution by cutting small, low-cost sheets for defects and automatically recutting them. Defects on remaining sheets are saved, so they do not need to be detected again when used.

With A+W Dashboard, you gain a clear overview of key production metrics, allowing swift responses to machine and work bottlenecks. Its graphical presentation of production data facilitates intuitive monitoring, while also allowing desktop PCs, tablets, or smartphones access to information anytime, anywhere.

Our modern and simple HTML configurator enables personalized views, adaptable to various devices, ensuring convenient access to data from the past 24 hours to real-time updates. Fully integrated with A+W Production, A+W’s Dashboard provides key performance indicators derived from PDA postings, which is then augmented by statistical insights from BI tools for comprehensive control.

Unique features of A+W Dashboard include machine performance overview, which displays booking data per machine, and mobile accessibility, allowing you to set target values for performance assessment. The visualization of data makes setting target values for success easier.