Glass packaging manufacturer Verallia has expanded the implementation of Cerrion’s video AI solution across the entire hot end of its Pescia, Italy, plant.
This move is aimed at boosting production efficiency and enhancing safety hazard reduction across the plant.
After piloting Cerrion’s solution earlier this year on one of its largest production lines, Verallia witnessed a considerable reduction in safety risks and a pragmatic leverage to tackle downtime root causes.
Cerrion’s AI technology continuously monitors production lines in real-time, using advanced video AI to early detect issues such as glass jams or fallen containers.
Upon detection, this implementation instantly triggers automated responses, including sound alarms and machine section stops, cutting response times by up to 50%.
This has been instrumental in controlling production anomalies and ensuring seamless operations.
In addition to its closed-loop reactive capabilities, Cerrion’s platform provides production teams with data-driven insights through incident analytics and anonymized video streams, enabling faster resolution of production challenges.
Process anomalies are a constant challenge in glass manufacturing, posing risks like operators’ safety, production losses, fires and equipment damage.
By rolling out Cerrion’s solution, Verallia reaffirms its commitment to safety, sustainability and continuous improvement, positioning itself at the forefront of innovation in glassmaking.
Vincenzo Onesti, Director of Operational Excellence at Verallia Italy, said: "This project is unleashing new ways of working at the hot end, enabling fact-based discussions through shift/day/ week routines and allowing hazard reduction for our teams, thanks to reduced magnitude and frequency of anomalies.”
