Huhtamaki Upgrades Franeker Plant to CC-Link IE Field for Egg Carton Production
Huhtamaki's Franeker plant in the Netherlands has upgraded its automation systems to CC-Link IE Field, enhancing the production of over 11 million egg cartons weekly. This transition to an open industrial Ethernet technology improves diagnostics, reduces troubleshooting time, and simplifies maintenance. The new standard supports the site's future upgrades, with benefits including a flexible network structure, the use of standard cabling, and integration of Mitsubishi Electric’s frequency inverters. CC-Link IE TSN will further support digital manufacturing demands.

Huhtamaki's Franeker plant in the Netherlands has transitioned its automation systems to CC-Link IE Field, enhancing the production of over 11 million egg cartons weekly. This upgrade from older serial networks to open industrial Ethernet technology has improved diagnostics, reduced troubleshooting time, and simplified maintenance.
CC-Link IE Field now serves as the standard for future automation projects at the plant. The new network structure allows for a star topology, increasing network reliability. The integration of Mitsubishi Electric’s frequency inverters reduces component requirements. Future upgrades will also incorporate CC-Link IE TSN for digital manufacturing needs.




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