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SECTOR

Manufacturing

Detection, machine vision, process monitoring and traceability across every manufacturing segment.

01WHAT WE DO HERE

Manufacturing is where the largest part of our work sits, because it is where measurement most directly becomes money. Scrap rate, yield, energy per unit, downtime and rework are all consequences of variables that plants either measure or estimate. Most estimate.

NTHRYS supplies four things across manufacturing. Machine vision for defect, surface and dimensional inspection at line speed. Process instrumentation where a critical variable is currently sampled by hand. Equipment condition monitoring so maintenance is scheduled against evidence. And the data layer underneath, so batch, lot and unit level records exist for the customer audit that is coming.

The specifics differ enormously by segment. A tile plant needs shade sorting and crack detection. A forging shop needs press load signatures. A cable line needs inline diameter and eccentricity. A pharma plant needs environmental monitoring and validated records. What is common is the method: identify the variable that decides the economics, measure it continuously, and put the result where a decision gets made.

We work across food and beverage, pharmaceutical and life sciences, chemicals and refining, metals and metalworking, machinery, mobility, electronics, textiles, building materials, plastics, paper and consumer goods.

021386 OPERATIONS

Grain, flour and staple processing

Moisture, contamination and yield control across milling, drying and dry material handling.

Dairy processing

Thermal validation, CIP verification and cold chain integrity across liquid, powder and fermented dairy.

Meat, poultry and seafood processing

Chill chain, hygiene verification and yield tracking from lairage through to despatch.

Fruit, vegetable and edible oil processing

Sorting, thermal process validation and extraction efficiency across produce and oilseed lines.

Sugar, confectionery and bakery

Crystallisation, thermal profiling and moisture control across sugar mills and baking lines.

Beverages, brewing and bottling

Fill accuracy, water quality and line efficiency across soft drinks, brewing and packaged water.

Animal feed and pet food

Batching accuracy, pellet quality and medicated feed carryover control.

Pharmaceutical formulations and API

Environmental monitoring, utility qualification and validated data systems under GMP.

Biologics, vaccines and fermentation

Bioreactor process data, containment verification and batch genealogy for biologics plants.

Medical devices and diagnostics

Cleanroom control, sterilisation validation and device level traceability under ISO 13485.

Nutraceuticals and food supplements

Blend uniformity, label claim verification and moisture control for supplement manufacturing.

Bulk and commodity chemicals

Hazardous area instrumentation, reactor control and continuous emission compliance.

Specialty and fine chemicals

Recipe control, campaign changeover verification and solvent management in multipurpose plants.

Petroleum refining and petrochemicals

Custody metering, unit performance and leak detection across refinery and petrochemical assets.

Fertilisers and agrochemicals

Granulation control, bagging accuracy and operator exposure monitoring.

Paints, coatings, inks and adhesives

Colour consistency, dispensing accuracy and VOC control across coatings manufacture.

Industrial gases

Purity monitoring, cryogenic asset telemetry and remote tank level management.

Iron, steel and ferroalloys

Furnace integrity, surface inspection and energy balance across integrated and secondary steel.

Non-ferrous metals and smelting

Cell monitoring, molten metal safety and assay verification in smelting operations.

Foundry and casting

Sand control, pouring window monitoring and automated casting inspection.

Forging, rolling and extrusion

Press load signatures, billet thermal control and die life tracking across hot and cold forming.

Metal fabrication and structural

Welding parameter capture, plate yield tracking and NDT record management.

Surface treatment, plating and coating

Bath chemistry control, coating thickness measurement and effluent compliance.

Industrial machinery and capital goods

Connected equipment telemetry, test bed instrumentation and field service data.

Pumps, valves and fluid handling

Vibration and cavitation monitoring, test bed accuracy and sealless system diagnostics.

Engines, turbines and drives

Test bed instrumentation, emission certification and rotating equipment diagnostics.

Tooling, dies and precision engineering

Spindle load analysis, in-process gauging and calibration traceability.

Automotive vehicles and assembly

Paint defect vision, torque traceability and line performance systems.

Automotive components and ancillaries

IATF traceability, leak testing and statistical process capability.

Engine components manufacturingTransmission and gear manufacturingAxle, differential and driveline componentsSteering systems and columnsSuspension and shock absorbersBraking systems and componentsClutch and friction productsRadiators and thermal managementExhaust systems and catalytic convertersFuel systems and tanksSheet metal and stamped componentsMachined and turned componentsForged automotive componentsCast automotive componentsPlastic and polymer componentsRubber and sealing componentsInterior trim and seatingLighting and lamp assembliesWiring harness manufacturingAutomotive electronics and ECUsSensors and actuators for vehiclesBearings and precision componentsComponent end of line testingLeak testing and pressure verificationIATF traceability and part serialisationPPAP, SPC and process capability

Electric vehicles and battery manufacturing

Dry room control, formation data capture and cell level traceability.

Aerospace and defence manufacturing

Special process control, configuration traceability and large part metrology.

Airframe structures and assembliesAerostructure sheet metal and machiningComposite component manufacturingAutoclave and curing operationsAero engine componentsTurbine blade and hot section manufacturingLanding gear and actuation systemsAvionics and airborne electronicsAerospace wiring and interconnectHydraulic and fuel systemsSpace launch vehicle componentsSatellite and payload manufacturingUnmanned aerial systemsAmmunition and ordnance manufacturingPropellants and energetic materialsArmoured vehicles and platformsWeapon systems and small armsNaval systems and shipborne equipmentRadar, sensors and electronic warfareSpecial processes and NADCAP complianceNon destructive testing and inspectionDimensional metrology and large part inspectionConfiguration control and part traceabilityCleanroom and contamination controlEnvironmental and vibration testing

Rail rolling stock

Wheelset measurement, onboard condition monitoring and workshop instrumentation.

Locomotive manufacturingElectric multiple unit manufacturingPassenger coach manufacturingFreight wagon manufacturingMetro and urban transit rolling stockCoach shell fabrication and weldingBogie manufacturing and assemblyWheel, axle and wheelset productionRail braking systemsCoupler and draft gear manufacturingTraction equipment and propulsion systemsRail electricals and control panelsInterior furnishing and seatingHVAC systems for rolling stockPantograph and current collectionRail signalling equipment manufacturingTrack components and fastening systemsRail manufacturing and long welded railRolling stock painting and finishingStatic and dynamic testing of rolling stockWheelset balancing and profile measurementRolling stock maintenance and overhaul workshopsCondition monitoring and predictive maintenanceWeld inspection and rail flaw detection

Shipbuilding and marine

Block alignment metrology, weld qualification records and dock progress tracking.

Semiconductors and wafer fabrication

Facility stability, ultrapure utilities and equipment connectivity.

Silicon crystal growth and wafer productionWafer lapping, polishing and CMPPhotolithographyEtching and plasma processingDeposition, CVD and PVD processesIon implantation and dopingThermal processing and diffusionWafer cleaning and wet benchesCompound semiconductor fabricationPower semiconductor manufacturingMEMS and sensor fabricationWafer probe and electrical testWafer dicing and singulationDie attach and wire bondingFlip chip and advanced packagingOSAT and assembly test operationsEncapsulation and mouldingFinal test and burn-inCleanroom and airborne molecular contaminationUltrapure water systemsBulk and specialty gas delivery systemsChemical delivery and slurry distributionVibration, EMI and facility stabilityDefect inspection and metrologyYield analysis and statistical process controlFab equipment connectivity and SECS GEM

PCB and electronics assembly

Inspection data integration, ESD control and moisture sensitive component management.

Cables, wires and conductors

Inline gauging, length verification and insulation integrity testing.

Switchgear and electrical equipment

Routine test capture, transformer process monitoring and panel build records.

Low voltage switchgear manufacturingMedium voltage switchgear manufacturingHigh voltage switchgear and GISCircuit breakers and contactorsAir and vacuum interruptersDistribution and power transformersTransformer core and winding operationsTransformer oil filling and processingInstrument transformers and CT PTControl panels and MCC manufacturingBusbar systems and bus ductsPanel wiring and harness assemblyRelays and protection equipmentEnergy meters and metering equipmentCapacitors and power factor equipmentInsulators and bushingsSurge arresters and protection devicesUPS and power backup systemsSolar inverters and power conditioningWiring accessories and modular switchesEnclosure fabrication and powder coatingType testing and short circuit testingRoutine electrical testing and dielectric checksPartial discharge and insulation diagnosticsPanel build traceability and as-built records

Consumer appliances and electronics

Refrigerant charge accuracy, safety test capture and cosmetic inspection.

Refrigerator manufacturingAir conditioner manufacturingWashing machine manufacturingWater purifier and dispenser manufacturingSmall kitchen appliancesFans, coolers and air movement productsLighting and LED productsTelevision and display manufacturingMobile phone assemblyLaptop, tablet and computing devicesAudio equipment and wearablesSet top boxes and networking devicesCompressor manufacturing for appliancesHeat exchanger and coil manufacturingSheet metal and appliance body fabricationPlastic moulding for appliancesFoaming and insulation processesAppliance painting and finishingRefrigerant charging and leak testingAppliance assembly lines and conveyorsPerformance and energy rating testingElectrical safety and hipot testingCosmetic and surface defect inspectionSerial number traceability and warranty recordsPackaging, drop testing and despatch

Spinning, weaving and knitting

Machine efficiency monitoring, humidity control and fabric defect detection.

Dyeing, printing and finishing

Recipe control, right first time tracking and utility consumption per metre.

Garments and apparel

Line balancing, operator productivity and fabric utilisation tracking.

Fabric receiving and inspectionFabric relaxation and spreadingMarker making and pattern engineeringAutomated and manual cuttingBundling, ticketing and issueSewing lines and assemblyModular and lean manufacturing cellsKnitwear and hosiery manufacturingWoven shirt and trouser manufacturingOuterwear and technical apparelInnerwear and intimate apparelUniforms and workwear manufacturingEmbroidery and embellishmentScreen and garment printingFusing and interliningButtonholing, attaching and trimsPressing and finishingInline and end line quality inspectionNeedle detection and metal contaminationMeasurement and size conformity checksProduction tracking and line balancingOperator performance and SAM efficiencyFabric utilisation and cutting yieldPacking, cartonisation and despatchSocial compliance and factory audit readiness

Technical and industrial textiles

Basis weight gauging, web inspection and certification testing.

Leather, tanning and footwear

Hide area measurement, drum process control and effluent monitoring.

Raw hide and skin handlingSoaking, liming and unhairingFleshing and splittingDeliming, bating and picklingChrome tanningVegetable and chrome free tanningWet blue and crust processingDyeing and fatliquoringDrying, toggling and vacuum dryingStaking, buffing and mechanical finishingSpray and roller coat finishingEmbossing, printing and surface effectsSynthetic and PU leather manufacturingLeather cutting and clickingFootwear upper manufacturingSole manufacturing and mouldingFootwear lasting and assemblyDirect injection and vulcanised footwearSafety and industrial footwearLeather goods and accessoriesHide grading, area measurement and yieldThickness, colour and quality inspectionDrum process and chemical dosing controlTannery effluent and chrome recoveryOccupational exposure and tannery environment

Cement and lime

Kiln shell scanning, online raw mix analysis and specific energy tracking.

Limestone quarrying and crushingRaw material stacking and reclaimingRaw mix proportioning and blendingRaw milling and grindingPreheater and precalciner operationsRotary kiln operationsClinker cooling and handlingCement grinding and finish millingBlended cement and additive dosingCement storage, packing and despatchBulk loading and terminal operationsLime calcination and hydrated limeAlternative fuels and co-processingWaste heat recovery systemsKiln thermal and shell temperature monitoringRefractory condition and hot spot detectionOnline raw mix and quality analysisFree lime and clinker quality controlProcess fans, mills and energy optimisationEmission monitoring and CEMSDust collection and bag filter managementBelt weighers and material balanceKiln process optimisation and advanced controlPlant energy and specific power consumption

Glass and float glass

Online defect inspection, furnace campaign monitoring and optical distortion measurement.

Batch house and raw material weighingCullet handling and recyclingGlass melting furnacesRegenerator and combustion controlFloat bath and tin bath operationsAnnealing lehr operationsFloat glass cutting and stackingContainer glass formingIS machine and gob controlPharmaceutical and vial glassTableware and pressed glassGlass fibre and reinforcement productionTempering and tougheningLaminated glass productionInsulated glazing unitsCoated and low-e glassMirror manufacturing and silveringAutomotive glass manufacturingGlass edging, drilling and processingFurnace temperature and refractory monitoringOnline defect and inclusion inspectionThickness, flatness and optical distortion measurementStress and annealing quality verificationFurnace energy and specific consumptionEmission monitoring and NOx control

Ceramics, tiles and sanitaryware

Shade sorting, crack detection and kiln thermal profiling.

Clay and mineral raw material preparationBody preparation and ball millingSpray drying and granulationSlip castingPressure castingDry pressing and tile formingExtrusion and plastic formingGreen drying and moisture controlGlaze preparation and applicationDigital tile printing and decorationRoller kiln operationsTunnel and shuttle kiln operationsCeramic tile manufacturingVitrified and porcelain tile manufacturingSanitaryware manufacturingTableware and porcelain productsTechnical and advanced ceramicsRefractory manufacturingInsulators and electrical ceramicsPolishing, rectification and finishingKiln firing curve and thermal profilingDimensional, planarity and calibration sortingSurface defect and shade sortingCrack and hairline detectionKiln energy and fuel consumptionDust, silica and workplace exposure control

Bricks, blocks and precast concrete

Aggregate moisture control, maturity monitoring and mix traceability.

Clay preparation and puggingClay brick extrusion and mouldingBrick drying chambersTunnel and zigzag kiln firingFly ash brick manufacturingAAC block manufacturingConcrete block and paver manufacturingReady mix concrete plantsBatching, weighing and dosing systemsAdmixture and water dosing controlPrecast structural elementsHollow core and prestressed productsConcrete pipes and manholesPrecast facade and architectural panelsAutoclaving and steam curingCuring chambers and thermal controlDemoulding, handling and stackingAggregate moisture and gradation controlConcrete strength and cube testingMaturity monitoring and in-place strengthDimensional and surface finish inspectionMould management and formwork trackingBatch traceability and mix recordsKiln and curing energy consumptionDust and emission control in brick kilns

Plastics moulding and extrusion

Cavity pressure control, cycle monitoring and energy per kilogram.

Material handling, drying and dosingMasterbatch and compoundingInjection mouldingMulti-material and insert mouldingBlow mouldingInjection stretch blow moulding and PETRotational mouldingCompression and transfer mouldingPipe extrusionProfile extrusionSheet extrusion and thermoformingWire and cable compound extrusionMonofilament and tape extrusionEngineering plastics and technical mouldingsMedical and pharma grade mouldingAutomotive plastic componentsHousehold and consumer plasticsCrates, drums and industrial containersPlastic recycling and reprocessingMelt temperature and pressure monitoringCavity pressure and process window controlCycle time, shot weight and OEE monitoringDimensional and cavity level traceabilityVisual defect inspection for mouldingsEnergy consumption per kilogramMaterial consumption and scrap reconciliation

Film, sheet and flexible packaging

Thickness profile control, web inspection and solvent monitoring.

Blown film extrusionCast film extrusionBOPP film manufacturingBOPET and polyester film manufacturingMultilayer and barrier film productionMetallising and vacuum coating of filmRotogravure printingFlexographic printingSolvent and solventless laminationExtrusion coating and laminationSlitting and rewindingPouch making and convertingStand up pouches and spouted packagingShrink and stretch film productionAluminium foil convertingBlister and pharma packaging filmsFood contact and barrier complianceRecyclable and mono-material structuresThickness and basis weight gaugingWeb inspection and print defect detectionColour management and print registrationBond strength and lamination qualityResidual solvent monitoringWeb tension and winding controlRoll traceability and waste reconciliationSolvent recovery and emission control

Rubber, tyres and elastomers

Cure state monitoring, rheometry and tyre inspection systems.

Rubber compounding and mixingBanbury and internal mixer operationsMill mixing and batch offCalendering and sheetingRubber extrusion and profilesTyre building and assemblyTyre curing and vulcanisationPassenger and truck tyre manufacturingTwo wheeler and off-highway tyresTube and flap manufacturingRetreading and tyre repairConveyor belt manufacturingTransmission belts and V-beltsRubber hoses and tubingMoulded rubber componentsSeals, O-rings and gasketsAnti-vibration and engine mountsRubber rollers and liningsSilicone and specialty elastomersLatex products and dipped goodsReclaim rubber and crumb processingRheometry and cure characteristicsMixing temperature and batch consistencyCuring press monitoring and cure stateTyre uniformity and dynamic balance testingX-ray and shearography inspectionMixing room dust and fume control

Paper, corrugated and rigid packaging

Board moisture and caliper control, warp monitoring and yield tracking.

Corrugated board manufacturingCorrugator operations and steam controlCorrugated box conversionFlexo folder gluer operationsDie cutting and creasingFolding carton manufacturingOffset printing for packagingLamination, coating and varnishingRigid box and luxury packagingPaper bags and sacksMoulded pulp and fibre packagingLiquid packaging cartonsLabels and self adhesive printingMetal cans and containersAerosol cans and closuresCrowns, caps and closuresGlass container packaging operationsPET bottle and preform manufacturingAdhesive application and glue systemsBoard grammage, moisture and caliper controlBox compression and burst strength testingWarp, bow and flatness monitoringPrint registration and colour consistencyBarcode and label verificationWaste, trim and material yield trackingOrder changeover and setup time reduction

Sawmilling, panels and engineered wood

Moisture measurement, veneer grading vision and log yield optimisation.

Log yard handling and debarkingSawmilling and primary breakdownResawing, edging and trimmingTimber drying and kiln seasoningTimber treatment and preservationVeneer peeling and slicingVeneer drying and gradingPlywood manufacturingBlockboard and flush door manufacturingParticle board manufacturingMDF and fibreboard manufacturingHot press and pressing operationsResin and adhesive preparationLamination and surface finishing of panelsEdge banding and panel processingDecorative laminates manufacturingEngineered flooring and wood productsGlulam and cross laminated timberWPC and composite wood productsMoisture content measurement and controlPanel thickness, density and profile measurementSurface defect and veneer grading visionBond quality and delamination testingFormaldehyde emission and complianceLog yield and recovery optimisationDust extraction and fire risk monitoring

Pulp and paper mills

Quality control scanning, web break diagnosis and mill water balance.

Wood chipping and raw material preparationAgro residue and bagasse pulpingChemical pulping and digestersMechanical and thermomechanical pulpingRecycled fibre and deinking plantsWashing, screening and cleaningBleaching and ECF sequencesChemical recovery and recovery boilerCausticising and lime kiln operationsStock preparation and refiningApproach flow and headbox systemsWire section and formingPress section operationsDryer section and steam systemsSize press and surface treatmentCalendering and reelingWinding and roll finishingWriting and printing paper productionKraft paper and packaging gradesTissue and hygiene paper productionSpecialty and coated paper productionQuality control systems and scanning framesBasis weight, moisture and ash measurementWeb break detection and monitoringMachine direction and cross direction controlMill water, effluent and closed loop systemsSteam, energy and cogeneration monitoringBlack liquor and chemical balance

Printing and converting

Makeready waste reduction, colour verification and job tracking.

Prepress and plate makingSheetfed offset printingWeb offset and heatset printingDigital printing and variable dataScreen printing operationsBook and publication printingCommercial and promotional printingNewspaper and periodical printingSecurity and currency printingCheque, certificate and document printingLabel printing and finishingBinding and finishing operationsFolding, gathering and stitchingPerfect binding and case bindingEmbossing, foiling and specialty finishesGuillotine and trimming operationsInk management and dispensingColour management and proofingPrint registration and inline inspectionDensity, spectrophotometry and colour verificationSheet count, waste and makeready reductionJob tracking and shop floor schedulingSubstrate conditioning and pressroom climateSerialisation and anti-counterfeit printingSolvent, VOC and dryer emission control

Cosmetics and personal care

Changeover verification, fill accuracy and in-process quality control.

Raw material dispensing and weighingEmulsion manufacturing and homogenisationCreams, lotions and moisturisersShampoo and hair care manufacturingSoap and syndet bar manufacturingLiquid soap and body washOral care and toothpaste manufacturingColour cosmetics and makeupLipstick and stick product manufacturingNail care and lacquersPerfumes, deodorants and fragrancesAerosol filling operationsSunscreen and dermocosmeticsBaby care and sensitive skin productsAyurvedic and natural personal careWet wipes and impregnated productsFilling, capping and tube fillingLabelling, decoration and secondary packingBatch traceability and lot codingViscosity, pH and rheology controlColour and shade consistencyMicrobiological control and preservative efficacyFill volume and weight verificationWater system and purified water for cosmeticsCleanliness, changeover and cross contaminationGMP compliance and regulatory documentation

Home care, detergents and soaps

Powder density control, active matter verification and spray tower energy.

Surfactant handling and sulphonationSlurry preparation and neutralisationSpray drying towersPost dosing and perfume additionDetergent powder manufacturingDetergent cake and bar manufacturingLiquid detergent manufacturingDetergent capsules and unit doseDishwashing productsFabric conditioners and softenersSurface and floor cleanersToilet and bathroom cleanersDisinfectants and sanitisersBleach and hypochlorite productsHousehold insecticides and repellentsAir fresheners and home fragranceToilet soap manufacturingSoap noodle production and saponificationSoap milling, plodding and stampingAerosol and pressurised home care productsPowder bulk density and particle size controlActive matter and formulation verificationFilling weight and volume controlCorrosive and hazardous chemical handlingSpray tower energy and emission monitoringBatch changeover and line cleaning

Tobacco processing

Moisture and OV measurement, rod firmness control and excise traceability.

Jewellery and precious metal working

Metal loss reconciliation, piece level tracking and workshop accountability.

Bullion handling and metal issueAlloying and karat preparationGold and silver refiningCasting and investment casting for jewelleryWax setting and tree buildingCAD design and rapid prototypingStamping and die struck jewelleryChain making and machine chainFiligree and handcrafted jewelleryStone setting operationsDiamond cutting and polishingColoured gemstone processingLab grown diamond productionPolishing, buffing and finishingElectroplating and rhodium platingEnamelling and surface decorationSilverware and artware manufacturingCoins, medallions and mintingHallmarking and purity assayMetal loss, recovery and reconciliationSweep and scrap recovery systemsWeight control and process accountabilityPiece level traceability and job trackingSecurity, access control and surveillanceWorkshop fume, acid and exposure control

Furniture and fixtures

Panel level tracking, yield optimisation and finish quality inspection.

Panel cutting and beam saw operationsCNC routing and nestingEdge banding operationsDrilling, dowelling and insertionSolid wood furniture manufacturingPanel and modular furniture manufacturingModular kitchen and wardrobe productionOffice furniture and workstationsInstitutional and educational furnitureHospital and healthcare furnitureMetal furniture and storage systemsUpholstery and foam operationsMattress manufacturingChair assembly and seating systemsSurface finishing and wood coatingUV curing and finishing linesHardware, fittings and assemblyRetail fixtures and display systemsKnock down packaging and flat packDimensional accuracy and squareness checksSurface finish and coating quality inspectionPanel yield and offcut optimisationOrder tracking and made to measure productionDust extraction and finishing booth environmentLoad testing and durability verification

Sports goods, toys and miscellaneous

Compliance testing records, small batch tracking and hazardous process safety.