Statistical process control

The software captures data from various devices and systems along the production line. Professional evaluation of this data, alongside classic filling quantity control, facilitates dynamic and HACCP-compliant process control. The result: consistent product quality and optimum productivity.

Statistical process control plays a pivotal role in the control and quality assurance of production processes. Minebea Intec’s SPC@Enterprise software is able to network a wide range of devices and systems necessary for the complex processes involved in the food industry. All master and test data are stored centrally and are available for evaluation at any time.

“Capturing and processing data from all devices enables each line to be orchestrated into one transparent and optimisable production unit”, stresses Michael Gehlhaar-Kirchner, Head of Product Management Quality Assurance at Minebea Intec. “SPC@Enterprise 3.0 is not restricted to any specific system or IT environment: be it Minebea Intec weight transmitters, industrial scales, X-ray inspection systems or solutions from other providers, all devices are connected via Ethernet and the measured data automatically transfers to the database. The software makes a significant contribution to product quality and food safety, and facilitates thorough monitoring and logging in line with packaged goods regulations, HACCP and the recognised food standards IFS and BRC. This makes it easier to provide evidence for audits, for example, and enables precise action to be taken in the case of product recall.”