IPS has created an Energy Management System (EMS) which allows foundries to schedule their energy usage and shed power without crippling production.

Energy costs for foundries using induction furnaces is extremely high. Controlling energy usage to achieve production requirements without being penalized during times of high energy cost is even more critical now that electric utility de-regulation is a reality. Our EMS will integrate with your existing system to accomplish a more efficient operation which, in time, will pay significant dividends as reduced energy costs are realized.

The EMS hardware utilizes a PLC for control and an EMS computer for scheduling and data collection. The software runs on Windows NT, a robust operating system suitable for large manufacturing  environments.

Throughout our history, machine control has been the "bread and butter" of our expertise offered to our customers.

Whether the project involves new machine controls or retrofit of an older machine, our achieved goals are safety, minimum cycle time, flexibility, durability, and quick identification of and recovery from a fault.

A few examples of the machine controls we have provided:

• Foundries:
  • Core, mold, and lost foam machines
• Automotive:
  • induction heating
  • resistance welding
  • metal powder press machines
  • tire fabrication
  • bearing assembly machines
• Aircraft / Defense:
  • heat treating furnace systems
• Medical supply industry:
  • custom controls