In a one-o-one conversation P. Gunasekaran, MD, IMA ASIA points out how the available technology from IMA Can support companies who are now engaging in making of PPE in high volumes and hiw the company is serving with best of services also in these tough times.
PS: As we all know that the industry is finally seeing a ray of hope by getting into PPE and mask making.
Want to know how can the companies adjust to the new normal, new products with existing products offered by Ima?
Gunasekaran: We are proud of the fact that India is recognised as one of the few countries which could be relied upon for the production of these special products for medical needs. During this hour of pandemic, we from IMA, are also well prepared to extend a helping hand to create this new kind of manufacturing. All thanks to much advanced and well researched digital technology used to make IMA’s automatic cutting-edge technology. Our machineries have been created with all the varied functions required to face any kind of challenges, including the current one. Just a bit of mechanical update and fine tuning of working parameters and you are good to go for any type of changes.
PS: How can revamp or regain value from existing or by adopting new technology in making masks and PPE?
Gunasekaran: Yes, it’s evident that, there has been a sudden setback in terms of keeping up with the regular business scenario, but at the same time considering India’s positive reputation on export capacity, we have been offered a wonderful opportunity of producing these medical necessities. Most of the manufacturers are ready to adapt the fast changing mode and are enthusiastic about working in digital environment. The manufacturers have significant orders depending on their handling capacities. Now, units are getting more and more opportunities to realise the importance of having digitally enabled operations in terms of production and this is a right time to make use of the current situation in being digitally stable. In such times brands like IMA stand shoulder to shoulder with manufacturers to provide with proper guidance and required machinery. As far as Ima’s existing customers are concerned, we are already helping our esteemed clients with utmost technical support in finetuning their existing machinery with slight changes in parameters. We are providing remote support to the areas which are non- approachable geographically.
“These automated machinery demands less manpower for mass production which ensures better social distancing and hygienical supply of PPE with lesser working hours. PPE may demand for similar sewing machinery, which is being used in existing apparel manufacturing as well. Hence, manufacturers need not to invest on replacing or remodelling their existing systems to initiate production of PPE. Companies with lost business on their regular product category can use their facility to produce PPE enabling themselves to serve the world as well as to meet their survival in this pandemic”
PS: How can automatic cutting or spreading machines offer some respite to manufacturers who are still in dilemma whether to switch to ppe and mask making company?
Gunasekaran: These automated machinery demands less manpower for mass production which ensures better social distancing and hygienical supply of PPE with lesser working hours. PPE may demand for similar sewing machinery, which is being used in existing apparel manufacturing as well. Hence, manufacturers need not to invest on replacing or remodelling their existing systems to initiate production of PPE. Companies with lost business on their regular product category can use their facility to produce PPE enabling themselves to serve the world as well as to meet their survival in this pandemic. Output of PPE/Masks through automated cutting lines is much higher as compared to traditional and manual process, resulting in much lower manufacturing cost of PPE. IMA machinery is meant for such mass production, which is much needed at such pandemic time to escalate supply to public and health care workers, and help businesses survive in this need of the hour.
PS: How can Ima be supportive in this transition?
Gunasekaran: As mentioned, IMA is well prepared for such challenging situations with its technical team on field and remotely along with offered product category. Many of our existing users have initiated production of PPE and masks worldwide. IMA ASIA’s support is extended to the fullest to our existing customers and also to the new manufacturers ready to adapt the change, by offering them the delivery with shortest lead time of 30 days for complete automated cutting line.
“These automated machinery demands less manpower for mass production which ensures better social distancing and hygienical supply of PPE with lesser working hours. PPE may demand for similar sewing machinery, which is being used in existing apparel manufacturing as well. Hence, manufacturers need not to invest on replacing or remodelling their existing systems to initiate production of PPE.”
PS: What machines can be useful for your customers and how??
Gunasekaran: IMA offers complete automated cutting line, entire syncro cutting room allows the minimum use of human interaction and much faster speeds with precise operations related to spreading and cutting. The entire set recommended includes: CAD software – PDS + Automatic NESTER; 807 Automated Roll loading System; 890 Phoenix Automated Spreading Machine; 908 Automated Labelling Machine andTyphoon Automated Cutting Machine which can cut the materials as per the desired marker input from CAD software. An average production of 100000 to 150000/10 hours can be achieved without any hassle.