Cognex and Siemens S7 Inspection System Cognex Checker Vision Sensor Summary An existing packaging line had no inspection for glue quality. Bad glue lines were occurring every several days, resulting in machine downtime since an unnoticed issue would usually cause a jam. DMC utilized a Cognex Checker Vision Sensor to interface with a Siemens PLC in order to provide an inspection system. This solution utilized previous reject methods and decreased line downtime. Customer BenefitsReduced downtime due to bad glue Less wasted product when gluing did not start correctly Less operator frustration due to reduced jams Improved reliability of process Technologies Siemens S7 PLC Cognex Vision Checker Siemens ProTool Solution The machine control was already being done by a Siemens S7 315 PLC. Using d

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