To further enhance its product offering, Bucher Emhart Glass has launched BlankRadar, which is based on XPAR Vision's Gob Assist and the Blank Temperature Control products. This is the basis of a cooperation agreement that both companies recently signed. Bucher Emhart Glass will provide full product support for the BlankRadar system and will also continue to sell and support its established TCS technology. XPAR Vision will continue to sell its GA and BTC system independently. Similar to the Gob Assist, BlankRadar comprises a camera module with two optical cameras positioned at the blank side of the IS machine. The acquired data allows stable gob loading to be maintained and faster optimal gob loading to be achieved after an equipment and/or job change. In addition, similar to the BTC, a temperature control element of the system slides along the same rail system as the gob loading element. It contains two different temperature sensors; one for metal and one for glass. With this system, glassmakers are able to perform contactless temperature measurement at the blank side. For more information, please visit: www.emhartglass.com
