UMaine

Obsolete web handling drive system led to unscheduled downtime incidents Limited availability of parts delayed return to production, sometimes by a week or more Canceled technical services cost PDC manufacturing clients up to $20K/event

Industry collaboration enabled selection and funding of an advanced automation solution Students’ capstone project developed scope of system modernization Paper Web Handling Coordinated Drive System Solution will provide operational reliability and system visibility

Critical infrastructure upgrades will increase reliability, production and asset cybersecurity PDC will be able to maximize machine availability and minimize project risk PDC will be able to continue operating as a premier forest-products research facility serving manufacturers, faculty and students

• Critical infrastructure upgrades will increase reliability, production and asset cybersecurity
• PDC will be able to maximize machine availability and minimize project risk
• PDC will be able to continue operating as a premier forest-products research facility serving manufacturers, faculty and students