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camera and metal sensor for the production of focused maintenance and performance training,
high-purity plastic fractions. the center will be used for training Tomra ser-
vice technicians.
The test circuit also incorporates the Waste
Analyzer from PolyPerception. The system uses Tomra has announced two one-day customer
deep learning and color cameras to monitor ma- courses. Operational Maintenance Training cov-
terial flow at different points in the process. It ers basic machine operation and safety, perfor-
captures data on throughput, material composi- mance data backup, system restoration, pre-
tion and yield loss, providing operators with real- ventive maintenance and fault-code diagnostics.
time process visibility and performance informa- The Maximizing Performance Training course
tion. focuses on advanced machine settings, perfor-
mance evaluation, process stabilization and ma-
Greater testing flexibility
chine condition diagnostics.
According to Tomra, the new Test & Training Part of a global network
Center will give customers in the region more
testing capacity, shorter lead times and greater The Charlotte site becomes one of seven Tomra
flexibility in scheduling trials. The company also Test & Training Centers worldwide. The com-
links the center to its wider global research and pany says the new location is intended to align
development activities in optical sorting and AI- with the standards of its existing sites in Europe
based applications. and Asia, giving recyclers in the Americas local
access to the same testing, training and techni-
Broader training offer
cal support structure available in other regions.
The facility also expands Tomra’s training capa- Source – RECYCLING Magazine
bilities in North America. In addition to customer-
OREGON DEQ FLAGS 250 PRODUCERS
FOR RMA NON COMPLIANCE
O regon’s packaging EPR program has its per day, and the Oregon Department of Justice
first list of noncompliant producers.
may move to prohibit the sale of noncompliant
On April 9, the Oregon Department of products in the state.
Environmental Quality (DEQ) released its inau- The list includes some recognizable household
gural quarterly producer status list under the names: Yamaha Motor, Mercedes-Benz North
Recycling Modernization Act, flagging 250 com- America, Ingersoll Rand, Trident Seafoods, Papa
panies for failing to register, report and/or pay John’s, Hobby Lobby and Jack in the Box are
fees required under the law. among the noncompliant producers identified.
Penalties for noncompliance can reach $25,000 Circular Action Alliance (CAA), the producer re-
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