Nonwoven materials are layered synthetics made in a calendaring type of process. These materials are used in a variety of products, such as diapers, surgical gowns, and filters. They are made in large rolls that are slit into different widths for their specific end products.
Previous automation had used conveyor systems to transport and sort the slit rolls. As slit widths decreased in size, the conveyors would no longer reliably handle the thinner slits. Sage Automation addressed this problem with a robotic handling system.
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