Automated Overwrapping Machinery
System 1: Semi-Automatic Compact Overwrapping Machine (Prototype Development)
Role: Mechanical Design Associate (Prototype Assembly, Mechanical Optimization, Film-Feed Calibration, & Floor Qualification)
Technical Highlights:
Prototype Assembly & Refinement: Executed hands-on physical build, mechanical alignment, and tolerance optimization for early-stage prototype overwrapping cell architectures.
Film Dynamics & Sealing Calibration: Calibrated film-feed timing, tension control, and heat-seal bar alignment during initial run-trial testing and customer demonstration runs.
Video Caption: Representative demonstration of compact semi-automatic overwrapping equipment.
System 2: High-Speed Tuck & Fold Overwrapping System
Role: Lead CAD & Thermal Systems Developer (CAD Parameterization & Automation, Thermal Analysis & Redesign, Legacy Platform Modernization, & Controls Optimization)
Technical Highlights:
Automated CAD Parameterization Pipeline: Standardized and parameterized complete 3D CAD model assemblies and production drawing templates linked directly to application sales inputs. Configured dynamic logic so that entering customer product dimensions, wrap styles, and tuck-and-fold geometries automatically generated fully modeled folding lines and press-ready manufacturing drawings for instant shop-floor production.
Thermal Dynamics & Heat-Sealing Optimization: Executed in-depth thermal analysis, benchtop heat-transfer testing, and structural redesigns for end-fold heating blocks and seam-sealing assemblies. Re-developed thermal mass and heater cartridge positioning to achieve precise, uniform temperature distribution and rapid recovery across continuous high-speed cellophane and poly film sealing operations.
Legacy Documentation Conversion & Modernization: Systematically migrated historical 2D paper and CAD drawing archives into fully structured, feature-based 3D CAD assemblies, resolving legacy dimensioning errors and modernizing fabrication standards for modern CNC production.
PLC Logic & HMI Interface Enhancement: Developed targeted PLC ladder logic modifications and designed upgraded HMI screen layouts, improving operator diagnostic feedback, heat-zone temperature monitoring, and fault-recovery workflows.
Video Caption: Representative high-speed tuck-and-fold overwrapping application for consumer goods.
DISCLAIMER: The overwrapping and packaging machinery shown on this page reflects product development and custom automation design executed by Ryan Hobson during his employment with Package Machinery Company. Intellectual property and assets of Package Machinery Company are now owned by Marden Edwards Limited (UK). All media, trademarks, and proprietary designs remain the property of their respective copyright holders and are presented here solely as a historical showcase of machinery design, wrap-style development, and high-speed packaging experience.