Project Highlight: Tiama MULTI4 & MCAL4 System Upgrades at San Miguel Yamamura Packaging – Cebu Glass Plant

Overview:

TIAMA, a global leader in glass inspection technology, successfully spearheaded the upgrade of inspection systems at San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Corporation’s Cebu Glass Plant, in collaboration with its Exclusive Philippine Agent – Solvapack Asia OPC.

Collaboration & Execution

The upgrade activities were carried out by TIAMA’s service engineers from the Tiama Southeast Asia Office in Thailand, ensuring seamless integration and technical precision. Solvapack Asia OPC provided local coordination, client engagement, and post-deployment support—reinforcing its role as TIAMA’s trusted partner in the Philippines

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Scope & Objectives

The project focused on enhancing SMYPC’s inspection capabilities through:

Tiama MULTI4 Upgrade: High-speed, multi-angle inspection for sidewall, base, and finish defects

Tiama MCAL4 Integration: Precision calibration system for consistent inspection accuracy across shifts

Key Enhancements

MULTI4 Upgrade

Advanced lighting and imaging modules

Enhanced detection of blisters, cracks, inclusions, and dimensional defects

MCAL4 Integration

Automated calibration routines

Real-time diagnostics and system health monitoring

Streamlined changeovers and minimized downtime

Results & Strategic Impact

Operational Efficiency: SMYPC achieved improved line reliability and inspection consistency

Quality Assurance: Strengthened defect detection supports export-grade container production

Technical Empowerment: On-site training and support enabled SMYPC’s team to maximize system performance

Looking Ahead

This deployment underscores TIAMA’s and Solvapack’s shared vision for advancing glass manufacturing in the region. Together, we continue to support SMYPC and other industry leaders with future-ready technologies, technical forums, and continuous innovation.