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TRACEABILITY
Traceability

dalone system (useful for recall codes or datamatrix codes on
for example) or paired to the various materials, but usually not
MCAL4/MULTI4 (latest gen- on glass.
eration of sidewall and finish Thanks to its experience,
base with mould number reader Tiama has developed an advanced
inspection machines), also allow- algorithm enabling anyone with a
ing the link between mould num- smartphone to read a datama-
ber and defect. trix code engraved on any glass
Customer reclaims can cost a container, save the readings and
lot, and to find out which bottle share them by email. Although,
is defected amongst hundreds of as Tiama’s priority is to keep data
pallets, can be a huge challenge safe, internal and confidential
and take time and money. data encoded will remain inac-
A critical defect is the worst cessible if the user does not have
that can happen to a glassmaker a specific access.
and being sure that production is
clean is a priority. TIAMA readers ON THE WAY TO THE SMART
give glassmakers the opportunity FACTORY
to reject containers depending on At glasstec 2018, Tiama
time stamp, cavity number, and launched its concept called
all data included in the code. YOUniverse, explaining how its
five fields of expertise are all nec-
FILLING LINE INTEREST essary to move towards Smart
The bottling industry has also Factories. Monitoring, Inspection,
understood the value of these Intelligence and Services are all
solutions and the benefits they can very important in the Tiama strat-
have with datamatrix engraving. egy and Traceability is key for the
Traceability does not stop after YOUniverse to live.
the glass plant. This unique code It is the cornerstone for the
can also be used further in the digitalization of glass plants.
process. The possibility to read Thanks to this encoding, defect
the datamatrix code before filling information and events gathered at hot- and cold ends are cor-
is an example of what TIAMA can related to the container, creating
ensure with the in-line reader, a distinct identity for each item.
or with specific studies of our Tiama provides a complete
engineering department. Bottling set of tools and dedicated ser-
companies will also be able to add vice contract including preven-
new information corresponding tive maintenance, refurbishment,
to their processes. spare parts, training and more,
As the datamatrix code is a to offer to customers a turnkey
unique ID, they will have the pos- project with a performance com-
sibility to trace every beverage in mitment. O
every single container, and even
to count every refill of returnable
bottles using a TIAMA in-line
reader and a database.

AN INNOVATIVE APP TO
READ DATAMATRIX CODES
EVERYWHERE, AT ANY TIME
Tiama has created a very inno- TIAMA
vative app that will be available
in a few weeks. So far, there Za Des Plattes - 1 Chemin Des Plattes
69390 Vourles - France
were several apps on the mar- Tel.: +33 - 4 - 37201565
ket allowing users to read QR Fax: +33 - 4 - 78079450
E-mail: marketing@tiama.com
www.tiama.com

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