Case Studies
Applied Motion Systems case studies document what happens when deep engineering expertise meets a production problem worth solving. Our best work comes from intentional collaboration with our customers. The solutions we produce together often set new benchmarks in safety, product quality, and production flexibility. Learn about our engagement process and how we work to deliver results that last.
LVL Layup Line Optimization | Applied Motion Systems
A major engineered wood producer’s LVL layup line was running blind — relying on photo eyes and timers that couldn’t keep pace with production demands. AMS redesigned the control architecture to dramatically increase throughput without stopping the press.
Electrical Power System for Oscilla Power’s TRITON-C Wave Energy Converter
Oscilla Power needed an electrical power system for an ocean-deployed wave energy converter built to survive a harsh marine environment. AMS engineered the system from the ground up — one of the more unusual applications in our portfolio.
Servo Positioning System for a Vacuum Casting Mold Application
Positioning a casting mold inside a vacuum chamber introduced a set of constraints most servo applications never face — corona arcing, thermal management without convection, and integration with an existing Rockwell PLC. AMS engineered a servo positioning system that solved all three within a single drive platform.
Adaptive Mold Cooling and Plant SCADA for a Glass Container Manufacturer
A premier glass container supplier needed a better way to manage Individual Section (IS) Machine mold cooling during forming. AMS developed an adaptive mold cooling system that became the foundation of a flexible plant SCADA framework, giving the facility its first steps toward real-time production visibility.
16-Section Paper Machine Drive System Replaced Without Extended Downtime
A paper plant’s 20-year-old GE drive system was failing and running out of spare parts, but couldn’t tolerate an extended outage for replacement. AMS engineered a section-by-section retrofit using ABB DCS800 drives, replacing all 16 units across four scheduled maintenance windows with no production disruption.
Automated Paper Core Cleaning System for a Paper Converting Operation
Removing excess paper from parent roll cores was a laborious, injury-prone task that shortened core life and added cost. AMS automated the process, eliminating a significant source of operator injuries while dramatically extending the usable life of cores across any width, diameter, and size.