The practical operating platform for plastics & packaging
From molding parts to running film to packaging product, Guidewheel connects machine data with AI-powered software and manufacturing expertise. Your team can see where time is being lost, choose the next high-value action, and get more from each run.
TRUSTED BY 500+ MANUFACTURERS, INCLUDING LEADERS IN PLASTICS & PACKAGING
Connect every machine. Know what to do next.
Reduce controllable downtime
See how mold change delays, feeder stoppages and other recorded downtime reasons affect the run. Use the largest losses to decide where the team should act first.
Boost output without new equipment
Shorten mold changeovers, optimize cycle times, and get more good product out the door with the same equipment.
Empower teams to perform at their best
Give operators a current view of their line, supervisors a clear handoff between shifts, and plant managers a record of where production is being lost. Everyone can work from the same information while taking the action their role owns.
Drive continuous improvement at scale
Take what works on one line to every line and plant. With one shared record, you can move work between plants, add or consolidate shifts, and set lead times with confidence.
Case Studies
How plastics & packaging manufacturers have improved their operations with Guidewheel
Connect to your systems, your way
Guidewheel works alongside the systems you already run, through an open API and integrations. It makes your ERP, MES, CMMS and BI tools smarter instead of replacing them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Guidewheel supports injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming and packaging applications. Current sensors can provide run, idle and down visibility across equipment of different ages and makes. Our team confirms the appropriate sensor and validates the signal for your machines.
Yes. Guidewheel shows the biggest downtime drivers, like mold change delays and feeder stoppages, as they happen. It then guides your team to the highest-value next action, and our team works by your side to cut the loss.
PLC integration is not a prerequisite for current-based machine monitoring. Sensors connect non-invasively to a machine's power cable. Our team confirms installation requirements and whether additional signals are needed for your use case.
Installation can be quick, with timing based on your equipment, access and configuration. Our team helps validate the data, choose an early improvement and build it into your daily routine. Results depend on the losses your team can address and the changes it puts into practice.
Ready to take your operations to the next level?
Let’s talk about how Guidewheel can help your team reduce downtime, boost output, and drive performance across every line, shift, and site.