Wenger and Extru-Tech launched EXPRO AI, an advanced extrusion process optimization software powered by TwinThread. This cutting-edge solution harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to transform extrusion operations by predicting outcomes, optimizing setpoints, and enhancing product quality and operational efficiency.
EXPRO AI employs sophisticated AI predictive modeling to analyze historical and real-time process and quality data. By identifying relationships between critical data points, specifications, and operational anomalies, EXPRO AI delivers actionable insights that enable manufacturers to predict product quality outcomes and prescribe ideal process setpoints. The result is a significant reduction in process variability and consistently superior product quality.
Key Features and Benefits:
· Real-Time Digital Twin Dashboard: Offers real-time situational awareness, empowering operators and managers to make informed decisions on the fly.
· Data-Driven Process Optimization: Eliminates guesswork by securely utilizing local data from IIoT devices, historians, and MES systems, ensuring process decisions are based on empirical evidence rather than opinion.
· Customized Optimization Models: Tailored solutions per recipe and production line that predict production events.
· 24/7 Intelligent Operations: Operates continuously without interruptions, serving as an electronic subject matter expert (eSME) that prescribes optimum process parameters for peak performance.
Transforming Industries with Intelligent Manufacturing
EXPRO AI is uniquely designed for continuous manufacturing processes and delivers value through improved product yield and quality.
"EXPRO AI represents a pivotal advancement in extrusion technology. By leveraging our process expertise and AI based modeling, our clients are able to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency and product consistency," said Scott Krebs, President of the Wenger Group. "This technology transforms extrusion processes, making them smarter, more adaptive, and highly efficient.
About Wenger
Founded in 1935 in Sabetha Kansas, Wenger Manufacturing is the world’s leading supplier of customized extrusion cooking and process systems used to process food, pet food, and aquatic feed. Wenger has offices, manufacturing, and service personnel in the Americas, Europe, and Asia to support customers globally.
About Extru-Tech
With extensive expertise in food, pet food, aquatic feed production, and automated process controls, Extru-Tech serves a global client base. The company provides comprehensive solutions ranging from ingredient handling to extrusion, drying, cooling, coating, and regulatory compliance support.
