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Papertech, a member of the IBS Paper Performance Group, has developed a simple and economical way for upgrading existing ABB Web Inspection Systems (WIS). The solution is based on the proven and constantly improved WebInspector® WIS technology, providing customers with maximum confidence regarding the availability of spare parts and service. Using existing components reduces costs, complexity and the associated application engineering expenses.

As part of the upgrade, Papertech’s matrix or linescan cameras seamlessly replace the existing cameras and processing cards. While the existing lighting can be retained, it is advisable to upgrade to the slim and energy-efficient WebLED lighting technology, which operates with low power consumption and high output, requiring no active cooling. This streamlined approach not only simplifies installation but also substantially decreases energy consumption and maintenance requirements.

Papertech’s WebInspector® is based on non-proprietary camera and processor technology. With hundreds of WebInspector® WIS units in operation around the world, customers have achieved excellent results in paper quality control on all types of paper grades using Papertech’s advanced AI neural network based defect analysis and classification.

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About Papertech Inc.

Papertech Inc. is a renowned company in the paper and pulp industry, offering cutting-edge web-based machine vision inspection and process optimization solutions. Established in 1996, Papertech is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, and serves customers globally. Their diverse range of products and services is dedicated to enhancing product quality, improving production efficiency, and reducing waste.

May 23rd 2023

In a recent article published by TissueMag, Papertech showcased its groundbreaking solutions aimed at tackling the OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) concerns related to tissue production.

Papertech’s cutting-edge technologies, including its TotalVision™ system, were praised for their ability to monitor, inspect, and enhance quality control throughout the production cycle. By effectively identifying and addressing tissue defects, Papertech’s solutions empower tissue manufacturers to optimize their converting lines and enhance OEE.

As tissue producers strive to optimize their converting lines and drive operational excellence, Papertech remains at the forefront, providing state-of-the-art solutions that elevate tissue quality, reduce defects, and enhance OEE performance.

To learn more about Papertech’s revolutionary technologies and their impact on improving OEE in tissue converting lines, please refer to the full article in TissueMag.

https://www.tissuemag.com/insight/is-the-quality-of-tissue-you-produce-killing-oee-on-your-converting-lines/

Vancouver, Canada (16 January 2018) – Papertech Inc. has entered into an agreement with Holmen Paper AB to deliver a new TotalVision^™ WebInspector^® WIS system to their Braviken Paper mill in Norrköping, Sweden. Papertech’s European Business Manager, Mr. Seppo Toivonen, was on hand January 8^th to sign the purchase agreement with Ms. Elin Björkholm from the Finance and Purchasing office at the Braviken mill.

The WebInspector web inspection system (WIS) will be installed on the mill’s PM53, which is Holmen Paper’s flagship paper machine. PM53 is 9000 mm wide and produces SC and various specialty printing grades at up to 1900 m/min. The WebInspector^® WIS will upgrade the existing Cognex (Ametek) SmartView WIS. The new WIS will be integrated with the existing Papertech WebVision^® web monitoring system (WMS). The resulting TotalVision^™ fully integrated WMS + WIS system will offer accurate defect root cause analysis right to the wet-end. This will allow defect causes to be eliminated and overall machine efficiency and product quality to be further improved.

Also included in the TotalVision supply will be Papertech’s AccuStop^™ stop-on-defect winder automation system for the two slitter winders, RM5 and RM6. Furthermore, full width formation and dirt count analysis is included to continuously monitor the Formation Index and Dirt Count to ensure product quality is optimized. All analysis data will be transmitted to the millwide MOPS management system.

About Holmen Paper: Holmen is a forest industry group that manufactures paperboard, paper and wood products and runs forestry and energy production operations. The company’s extensive forest holdings and its high proportion of energy production are strategically important resources for its future growth. The average number of employees during 2016 was 2 989. Holmen’s business concept is to develop and run profitable business within three product-oriented business areas for paperboard, paper and wood products as well as two raw material-oriented business areas for forest and renewable energy. Europe is the key market

About Papertech Inc.: The global industry-leading machine vision system supplier for a range of web based production lines. There are now over 1100 TotalVision^™ installations in 41 countries. Papertech’s unified TotalVision platform, combining event capturing (WMS) and web inspection (WIS) into a single, easy-to-use, non-proprietary platform, helps paper, tissue, board and pulp producers around the world optimize their paper quality and production efficiency.

Papertech is now part of the IBS Paper Performance Group, a company with an over 50 year history in delivering papermakers a full range of proven machine efficiency and product quality optimization solutions. IBS has been growing rapidly and now employs over 700.
See more at www.ibs-ppg.com.