SOMA Changeover Wizard
SOMA Changeover Wizard is an innovative component of new SOMA Optima flexo presses . With a lack of skilled press operators and upward and downward pressures from digital and gravure , flexo needs to meet the challenges of efficient changeovers while under the operation of a novice workforce .
The SOMA Changeover Wizard is a flexo press user interface that guides the press operator during all the steps involved changing from one job to the next . In doing so , it reduces the number of tasks or may shorten tasks required , defines their optimal order , and automates as many steps as possible Due to connection to cloud-based recipes , the usage of correct data for job setting is ensured , therefore minimizing operator error . It is designed to be used by anyone . Both the primary press operator — as well as any assistant — may use the Wizard simultaneously .
Notes from the FTA Technical Innovation judges commented that the SOMA Changeover Wizard attempts to address a much bigger industry problem of pure technical staffing . The ability to guide an operator through a changeover is extremely helpful and valuable . Because of the current workforce situation , the judges saw a big value in the technology .
“ Many people were involved in the development of this powerful feature that brings so much to our customers ,” comments Pavla Kusa , Commercial Director , SOMA . “ During our continuous efforts to explore customer challenges , we always ask for feedback . One theme constantly arose — that inferior competence or lowly-skilled press operation was a concern . It was exemplified by a British customer who said , I just had to hire a taxi driver to operate our press . I fear what is happening during the night shift . Thus , the idea of the Changeover Wizard was born .”
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