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Sheppee Industrial Automation — Wolf Logic Case Study
Case study

Sheppee Industrial Automation

Optimising Bottle Manufacturing with Advanced Driver Integration

A manufacturing system modernised with a custom interface, Nidec API integration and real-time monitoring to reduce changeovers from hours to minutes.

90% faster changeovers

Hours reduced to minutes.

Real-time monitoring

Driver performance tracked continuously.

Predictive maintenance

Wear detected before failures occur.

Production unlocked

Flexibility to meet customer demand.

Manufacturing transformation

Client
Sheppee Industrial Automation
Sector
Manufacturing and industrial automation
Delivery
Custom GUI development, Nidec API integration and real-time monitoring

Sheppee Industrial Automation, a manufacturer of glass bottles and jars, faced significant operational constraints due to lengthy template change times on their Nidec machinery.

Every production switch required hours or even days to complete, creating bottlenecks that limited flexibility and responsiveness to customer demands. Without in-house expertise to integrate the necessary drivers, they needed a trusted technology partner who could modernise their systems efficiently.

Manufacturing flexibility was being constrained by a slow, technical changeover process that created avoidable downtime.

Why speed mattered

In manufacturing, downtime directly affects profitability and customer satisfaction. Sheppee needed to maintain compatibility with existing Nidec machinery while dramatically reducing changeover times and improving visibility into equipment performance.

Production bottlenecks

Long template changes limited manufacturing responsiveness

The lengthy template-swapping process prevented Sheppee from quickly adapting to different production runs, limiting their ability to respond to changing customer requirements.

Existing machinery

The solution needed to work with proven Nidec equipment

Rather than replacing reliable machinery, Sheppee needed integration that unlocked modern control and monitoring capabilities while preserving compatibility with existing industrial assets.

Operational visibility

Better performance data was needed to prevent downtime

Improved visibility into driver speeds and machine behaviour would help identify wear and tear before failures occurred, supporting more proactive maintenance decisions.

A focused modernisation of production changeovers and machine insight

Wolf Logic created a custom interface, integrated with the latest Nidec APIs and added real-time monitoring to streamline operations without disrupting proven machinery.

Custom GUI development

We simplified the entire template-swapping process

Wolf Logic designed a user-friendly graphical interface that removed unnecessary complexity and allowed trained operators to execute changes that previously required extensive technical knowledge.

Nidec API integration

The system was integrated with Sheppee's existing machinery

Working with the latest Nidec APIs, we developed seamless integration that maintained equipment compatibility while unlocking advanced functionality that had not previously been accessible.

Real-time monitoring

Machine performance became continuously visible

The solution tracks driver speeds continuously, identifying patterns that indicate potential wear and tear before failures occur and enabling preventive maintenance through data-driven decision-making.

Faster changeovers, better equipment insight and greater production flexibility

The modernised system reduced downtime, improved visibility into machine condition and gave Sheppee the operational flexibility needed to respond to customer demand with greater speed.

Revolutionary time savings

Template exchange times dropped by 90%

Processes that once took hours or days can now be completed in minutes, freeing production capacity and allowing Sheppee to respond quickly while maintaining quality standards.

Enhanced equipment intelligence

Driver performance and equipment condition became easier to manage

Real-time monitoring gives Sheppee continuous insight into machine performance, enabling proactive maintenance scheduling and helping prevent unexpected failures.

Operational excellence

Minimised downtime strengthened manufacturing performance

The modernised system solved immediate production challenges and established a foundation for future technology upgrades, helping Sheppee remain responsive and competitive.

Next step

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