Avocor completes project at DuPont ink factory

Located in Iowa, the facility manufactures ink as well as a portfolio of products, and a recent overall capacity increase saw the plant require efficiency improvements in certain areas, including ink production scheduling. The use of the interactive Avocor displays has allowed the facility to move from a manual ink ‘batch’ tracking to an interactive system that provides instant access to individual batch status and other important information.

Manufacturing at the plant is largely focused on the production of the DuPont Artistri water-based inks for several different digital printing markets. Production scheduling for the various batches of ink was previously tracked via a mix of an Excel spreadsheet and a whiteboard in the conference room. However, the new system now allows technicians to update, change status, rename, and organise production schedules using the Avocor E Series touchscreen displays. This new routine improves the availability of information and eliminates any duplication of work.

James Arney, Design Consultant, CTi, handles the DuPont account and said, “I’ve worked on projects for DuPont for the last two years and was contacted by the AV/IT department as they were looking for some touchscreen displays to place in some of their smaller conference rooms. We have a great ongoing relationship with Avocor and enjoy the support they provide to customers. I had no hesitation in recommending the Avocor AVE-6530 display and I’m happy to report that DuPont is delighted with them.”

The Avocor AVE-6530 E series interactive display utilises the optimised touch technology and glass technology to provide a smooth and accurate, low latency writing experience and object recognition. It can switch between pen, finger, and palm to create a fluid collaborative environment for users in real-time and also features Avocor’s UiQ touch-enabled interface.