IQ scan is Tiama's manufacturing intelligence layer that bridges the gap between glass container inspection hardware and production management. Rather than treating each inspection machine as an island, IQ scan collects data from every point on the line — from the IS forming machine through cold-end inspection stations to the palletizer — and unifies it into real-time KPIs organized by mold cavity, product, and shift. The platform answers the question every container plant manager asks: not just "are we making defects?" but "exactly which mold, which cavity, and why?"

How does IQ scan connect laboratory data to the production floor?

In a typical glass plant, cold-end laboratory reports run on a delayed cycle — samples are taken, measured, and results filed after the production decision window has closed. IQ scan connects directly to the lab's control and measurement devices, pulling statistical process results — including CPK values and capacity tallies (Min, Mean, Max) — into the same real-time dashboard that line operators see. When a cavity starts to drift toward an out-of-spec condition, operators can intervene before a full shift of defective ware is produced, rather than discovering the trend in the next morning's lab report.

How does mold cavity tracking improve yield?

IQ scan associates every inspection result — from check detection on ATLAS to sidewall analysis on MCAL 4 — with the specific mold and cavity number that produced the container. This cavity-level traceability means a rising defect trend can be isolated to a single plunger, neck ring, or blank mold, rather than forcing a trial-and-error mold swap across the entire section. The platform also tracks mold lifetime, repair history, and usage cycles, allowing maintenance to replace components on a condition-based schedule rather than a fixed calendar interval.

How does IQ scan fit into the YOUniverse Smart Factory architecture?

IQ scan is the intelligence pillar within Tiama's broader YOUniverse concept, which integrates five functional domains: Monitoring (IQ scan), Traceability (laser code engraving and reading), Inspection (vision and dimensional systems), Service (remote support and diagnostics), and Intelligence (AI-driven analytics). Data flows bidirectionally — inspection machines like MULTI 4 AI feed defect counts to IQ scan, while IQ scan sends mold/cavity context back to the inspection stations, enabling them to correlate measurements with production origin and Datamatrix codes for full container genealogy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can IQ scan integrate with non-Tiama inspection equipment?

IQ scan is designed to integrate with Tiama's range of cold-end and hot-end inspection systems. Integration with third-party inspection equipment depends on the equipment's data export capabilities and available communication protocols. Contact Tiama for a site-specific integration assessment, as the feasibility varies by equipment generation and data interface standards.

Is IQ scan a standalone product or does it require other Tiama systems?

IQ scan can function as a standalone production intelligence layer, collecting data from IS machine outputs and manual laboratory entries. However, its full cavity-level defect correlation and automated data collection capabilities are realized when integrated with Tiama's ATLAS, MCAL 4, MULTI 4, MX4, or Saturn inspection platforms, which provide the inspection data that IQ scan aggregates and analyzes.