SEFPRO, a provider of innovative and reliable refractory solutions for glass manufacturers, is now a SmartMelter® Certified Partner. There is a natural synergy between the two companies that forms the basis of this partnership. SEFPRO is a major global refractory supplier offering top-of-the-line refractory solutions...
Kioo Glass, the leading container glass manufacturer in East and Central Africa , recently completed a planned major rebuild on one of its furnaces. Kioo was able to confidently plan their scheduled rebuild timing more accurately because of SmartMelter® monitoring. When the furnace was drained,...
While growing up, Mike was often guilty of disassembling car parts and trying to figure out how to put them back together. He also did a lot of woodworking and enjoyed classes like shop and electronics. Mike always knew he would be an engineer, and...
Umut is a former Turkish National Team member in International Mathematics Olympiads. This talent for mathematical language has led to an impressive record in full stack software development and cutting edge technologies, including the innovative network that powers SmartMelter®. "We set the pace, and we set...
The growing global demand for SmartMelter® monitoring programs has created a need for multiple satellite locations to better serve customers. PaneraTech, which is based in the Washington, D.C. metro area, has added representatives in Asia and is now looking for a candidate to serve customers...
A recent increase in glass leaks across the industry has raised the level of concern among manufacturers and their interest in SmartMelter®. However, furnaces with steel bottoms create a challenge, as radar cannot penetrate through steel. Traditional use of the SmartMelter® solution, which is built...
Tom discovered his strengths in Math and Science early as a student growing up in India. These talents slowly evolved from an interest in basic electronics to a specialized education in electromagnetics and a career designing the innovative SmartMelter® sensors. Tom was involved in the early...
SmartMelter® can now detect metal infiltration into a furnace bottom. A common challenge when using recycled glass in the manufacturing process is monitoring the metal pieces that remain attached to the cullet. As these pieces hit the bottom of the furnace, they begin drilling. This...
The success of SmartMelter® technology has created extensive growth for its developing company, PaneraTech, Inc. The company has announced the opening of two new engineering positions to ensure that customers continue to receive a high level of support while managing furnace campaign life. PaneraTech is...
Eric has always been fascinated with antennas and radio communication. Inspired by the space program in high school, he became a radio amateur who built his own transmitters, receivers and antennas. He even used Morse code to communicate around the world. Eric’s work was instrumental to...
