Interpane is one of Europe’s major glass manufacturers and offers a wide range of functional glass. The internationally active group employs around 1,300 people. Its product range includes float glass and low-iron glass, high-quality coated thermal insulating glass, acoustic and solar control insulating glass, safety glass, and glazing for design and decorative purposes as well as for solar applications.
OEM MES
Deployment Model
Challenge
Control and traceability of flat glass in a high vacuum without sensors or markings on the glass
Monitoring and control of glass coating in the sputtering process
Extensive optical measurement data must be verified and assigned to the individual glass panes
The MES system must be configurable and usable by Interpane’s end customers without major training effort
Solution
Development of a standard solution that maps the respective plant structure through configuration
Visualization of the entire coating line in a control room with a flexible multi-monitor concept
Benefits
Configurable software solution included in the scope of delivery of the entire coating line
Greater process reliability through detailed recording of process values and optimal visualization
Shorter commissioning time at the end customer’s site
