Moncton’s MMAAZZ Releases New Technology for Packaging Industry
MONCTON – On Tuesday, Hub city-based MMAAZZ Technology launched a new technology it says will transform how the packaging industry detects and prevents damage in the production process.
The result of two years of client consultation, the technology release is a complete overhaul of the sensor technology that drives the company’s products.
ShockQC, PressureQC and VerticalQC are acrylic replicas of packaging containers that are placed in clients’ production lines to generate real-time sensor data. The sensors measure variables in the production process such as shock or pressure which cause product damage and downtime, which can be costly. The new sensors are enabled with direct calculation of IPS (inches per second), velocity measurement as well as Scuff Index.
The company calls it a “revolutionary new indicator” for the packaging industry.
“One of the most significant accomplishments of this release is the new Scuff Index,” said MMAAZZ EVP of global business development, Pablo Asiron. “Scuffing was identified as a significant problem as it reduced the recycled-life for returnable bottles and significant aesthetic damage to non-returnable containers. With this release, we offer the first and only sensor with a Scuff Index™ calculation that quantifies the scuffing that a container is experiencing when processed through the line.”
MMAAZZ also launched a new client portal and tablet interface to accompany the changes for enhanced reporting capabilities and an improved user experience.
“Our business development team and valued agents have spent two years with our customers, listening to ideas, working to optimize their lines, and making their processes more efficient,” said Tracy Clinch, president of MMAAZZ parent-company, Masitek Instruments Inc. “The release of this new technology is the culmination of customer feedback and our experience in the marketplace. Our development team has exceeded all expectations on this release.”