A fully automated production line operated at optimal efficiency? No longer is that such an unlikely scenario.

“CrystalFlow” is a system from FEBACS that has achieved line optimization in the manufacturing process for glass substrates. Yet, that production line also changes daily along with such technological advancements as the rapid enlargement of glass substrates and the miniaturization of patterns, and new problems thus continue to arise.

CrystalFlow responds to each of these issues and expands the possibilities for line optimization infinitely. It targets a greater level of line control and even zero breakdowns in next-generation production processes, to say nothing of existing lines, and system continues to evolve through custom-made applications determined in concert with our customers.

The processing time of each unit is measured and the optimal line tact calculated. This enables the construction of processing lines with higher productivity.

Drive parts are monitored, replacement schedules and equipment breakdown are forecast, and notifications sent. This enables the prevention of extended line stoppage due to avoidable trouble and thus improves operating rates.

Traceability is implemented into production processes. By saving the processing history of each individual substrate, the cause of any defects can be easily investigated and eliminated. This enables a reduction in defective substrates.

Even with high performance modules, if each process is not optimized, high productivity over the production line as a whole cannot be demonstrated.

CrystalFlow is a system that works to optimize the line by measuring, diagnosing, and utilizing the measured values of glass substrates undergoing the process of production. This system not only collects data directly from the line, but also uses original FEBACS technology in the production processes systematically, promptly, and appropriately in order to utilize to its utmost the all-important information that is calculated from the huge volume of data acquired and consolidated directly from the sensors in each device. As a result, the burden place on the operator to constantly monitor the line is reduced and an optimization of tact time and advance forecasting of error generation is made possible. Through this, improved productivity, the determination of an appropriate maintenance cycle and a reduction in production costs are all achieved.

	Real-time data collection
	Data consolidation
	Analysis and diagnostic control using CrystalFlow
	Auto diagnosis using diagnostic tools
	Fully-automated monitoring and data access through remote access function
	Equipment control using CrystalFlow
	Error notification receipt over the Internet
	Remote diagnosis that connects the user and FEBACS

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