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News Release from: Pavilion Technologies
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 22 March 2006
Polymer control software boosts
polycarbonate line
Polycarbonate manufacturer selects model predictive control polymer control software for a second polycarbonate line at manufacturing facility in Cartagena, Spain.
Polycarbonate manufacturer GE Plastics has selected Pavilion Technologies' model predictive control (MPC) polymer control software for a second polycarbonate line at its manufacturing facility in Cartagena, Spain Since 2003, GE Plastics has deployed Pavilion's product on two Lexan polycarbonate production lines at this site to reduce variable costs and improve product quality
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 30 Jul 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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This project marks the 82nd polymer line to adopt Pavilion's polymer control.
"Our customers depend on us to meet their quality specifications and continuously offer new products to market that provide value", said GE Plastics VP and General Manufacturing Manager, Gary Pritchard.
"As a result, our plants have to have the flexibility to make frequent grade changes and operate within narrow product specification limits".
"Based on the success of Pavilion on our LX1 line, we are confident Pavilion's MPC will enable us to meet more consistently our customers' high performance standards, while continually driving down our costs".
Pavilion was deployed at the LX1 plant where GE produces Lexan polycarbonate resin.
Introduced 40 years ago as the world's first polycarbonate, Lexan is a high-performance plastic offered in more than 500 grades.
Lexan resin provides designers with opportunities for innovative, cost-effective products such as eyewear, compact discs, kitchen containers and business equipment.
GE Plastics will take advantage of Pavilion 8's hybrid modelling and end-point control capabilities to manage a portfolio of Lexan products and specifications from steady-state through transition.
This approach will further reduce transition times, improve production efficiency and reduce waste product created during transitions.
"GE Plastics is committed to delivering a value-added approach to its customers", said Pavilion Technologies CEO Ralph Carter.
"GE Plastics' continued deployments validate the value our products deliver to a company focused on continuous improvement".
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