Project
A leading manufacturer of medical optical fibers required real-time process control software to automate production. Involved integration of dual laser micrometers, precise motor speed and temperature monitoring and closed loop (PID) control, continuous data logging and statistical analysis. Separate post-process high-throughput laser-based inspection program also required.

Result
We worked closely with company engineers to design a complete integrated process control system. The software is highly configurable, facilitating R&D work. Stored "recipes" make it easy to use for production operations.

Dramatic increase in yield and quality of fiber from fully automated production towers and 100% inspection. Competitive advantage, lowered costs.

Technologies utilized

• Real-time multi-device feedback control
• Multi-device simultaneous acquisition
• On-the-fly analysis and branching
• Software PID control
• Material handling based on acquired measurements
• ASCII file data logging
• Laser scanning micrometer
• Temperature control
• Motor control
• Verification & Validation protocols