Werma Case Studies "cab" Selects Signal Towers from WERMA

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"cab" Selects Signal Towers from WERMA

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
Applicable Industries	Equipment & Machinery
Applicable Functions	Discrete Manufacturing
Use Cases	Process Control & Optimization
Challenge	Clearly identifiable labelling and product marking is an essential part of any business whether it is on individual components, finished products or packaging. Europe's largest manufacturer of labelling and printing machines, supports its reputation for innovation, reliability and durability by the careful selection of essential bought in components for its own operation. This is why cab selected the new innovative modular signal tower series KombiSIGN 40 from WERMA. Read More
About Customer	The development, design manufacture and sales of labelling systems are at the heart of the family run business cab. cab offers a range of solutions from label printing, automated labeling and laser marking for all types of product packaging operations. Read More
Customer Name	cab Read More
Solution	In order to safeguard the integrity of the process it is essential that the operator can see the status of the printer at all times. For this reason cab has selected WERMA signal towers which show clearly the status in addition to whatever may be shown on the machine display. The operator can see the status of the printer from a distance and the moment he sees any light other than “green” he knows to spring into action promptly to activate a back-up system, resolve the problem and keep the downtime to a minimum. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Applicable Industries

Equipment & Machinery

Applicable Functions

Discrete Manufacturing

Use Cases

Process Control & Optimization

Challenge

Clearly identifiable labelling and product marking is an essential part of any business whether it is on individual components, finished products or packaging. Europe's largest manufacturer of labelling and printing machines, supports its reputation for innovation, reliability and durability by the careful selection of essential bought in components for its own operation. This is why cab selected the new innovative modular signal tower series KombiSIGN 40 from WERMA.

About Customer

The development, design manufacture and sales of labelling systems are at the heart of the family run business cab. cab offers a range of solutions from label printing, automated labeling and laser marking for all types of product packaging operations.

Customer Name

cab

Solution

In order to safeguard the integrity of the process it is essential that the operator can see the status of the printer at all times. For this reason cab has selected WERMA signal towers which show clearly the status in addition to whatever may be shown on the machine display. The operator can see the status of the printer from a distance and the moment he sees any light other than “green” he knows to spring into action promptly to activate a back-up system, resolve the problem and keep the downtime to a minimum.

Impact #1	[Management Effectiveness - Operation Transparency] The integration of Werma's KombiSIGN 40 signal tower into cab's labelling equipment gives end users greater visibility into the status of their operations. They are also better able to safeguard the integrity of their processes.
Impact #2	[Efficiency Improvement - Installation] KombiSIGN 40 has also been designed to make installation as simple as possible. Incorrect assembly is made impossible using Poka Yoke methods. The terminals are clearly marked and the intuitive haptic feel to assembling the units makes the job easy, even in restricted installation spaces.

Impact #1

[Management Effectiveness - Operation Transparency]
The integration of Werma's KombiSIGN 40 signal tower into cab's labelling equipment gives end users greater visibility into the status of their operations. They are also better able to safeguard the integrity of their processes.

Impact #2

[Efficiency Improvement - Installation]
KombiSIGN 40 has also been designed to make installation as simple as possible. Incorrect assembly is made impossible using Poka Yoke methods. The terminals are clearly marked and the intuitive haptic feel to assembling the units makes the job easy, even in restricted installation spaces.

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"cab" Selects Signal Towers from WERMA

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