linedirector™
A centralised software control system that guarantees product and packaging quality.
Packaging line control
Built around a leading vision system, Crest Solutions LineDirector™ is a centralised software control system that guarantees product and packaging quality while managing all production line peripherals and associated data in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Peripheral management
The system manages all line peripherals such as vision cameras, sensors, printers, coding devices and checkweighers from a central interface. The software sits below the ERP or MES system and supports compliance with regulations such as 21 CFR Part 11 with integration through GAMP and a full audit trail.
The LineDirector™ integrated suite of applications is suited to any application where machine vision, peripheral management, controlled authorisation and batch reporting are required.
Component verification
Built around a core machine vision system, LineDirector facilitates the inspection, verification, identification, guidance and gauging of each component, as it passes down production or packaging line. From tablets to vials, bottles, blisters, cartons, labels and leaflets, the system will carry out routine processes around component quality as required, writing all required data back to the central point of control.
Key features of LineDirector
The LineDirector™ integrated suite of applications is suited to any application where machine vision, peripheral management, controlled authorisation and batch reporting are required.
- Centralised control over data and peripherals on each production line
- Built around leading vision application which dramatically reduces errors and defects
- Easily replaces older camera systems with changeable mounting brackets and low maintenance, solid state hardware
- Single-point data entry
- Supports a broad range of cameras, including USB3.0 & GigE
- Automated high speed solution with real-time feedback
- Easily implemented on new and existing production lines
- Compatible with any brand of hardware
- Generate batch reports
- Option of SAP certified module
Crest Solutions developed a customised solution that suited our business model. They ensured the work was fully compliant and validated with industry regulations such as software applications that facilitate compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 and QMS, in line with ISO 9001.2008. Their embedded engineers and customer service levels excelled our expectations.
We were having serious issues on our line. Connect Academy from Crest Solutions came in and identified some human error issues for us. They helped our teams understand the systemic and behavioural causes of error within the business. They advised on a system which works for us and has resulted in greatly reducing our errors and costs.
I'd like to acknowledge the hard work being done by the Crest team on site here. The Crest Embedded Engineers have gone above and beyond to help us get Track and Trace projects over the line. Their training, skills and professionalism are second to none. I'd highly recommend Crest Solutions.
I would like to congratulate Jason on his work. He is highly skilled and confident at his job, great training from Crest Solutions. Not only was the line configured successfully, but also a few pre-existing issues were solved. He did a fantastic job and we couldn’t ask anything else from him. We were also delighted with the embedded engineers option provided by Crest.
I would like to thank the team from Crest Solutions for their dedication to customer service levels. Their team is always friendly and ready to provide assistance.
The Connect Academy team from Crest Solutions came into our organisation and identified several opportunities for improvements on our line. They explained to our team several issues around human error and how to avoid them. We got an immediate return on our investment through the implementation of their recommendations. Highly recommend this innovative approach.
Crest's serialisation solutions are so innovative. They partner with other leading edge companies in serialisation such as Antares Vision. We were really impressed with their camera capabilities, you don't get better than Cognex in the pharma industry. They've helped us build intelligent supply chains with end to end traceability, saving us time and money.
The installation of our new Vision system started this morning and we were executing OQ/PQ validation by this afternoon. Such successful execution within this aggressive time frame would not have been possible without extensive planning completed offline by Crest Solutions. This gave us confidence that we would have no issues during installation which was very much the case.
I could not believe how effective the PPMs that Connect Academy (Crest Solutions) developed for us were. They delivered a software solution that cut our SOPs down by more than half. Our staff are much happier - really innovative solutions.
Find out more about LineDirector
Interested in replacing a legacy component verification system or implementing a full control packaging line system?