Highland's unique product development and manufacturing capabilities together with an experienced and dedicated team provide Highland's Customer oriented services.
Product Development
Extensive use of computer aided design and manufacturing allows for rapid turnaround of product designs, concept and drawings. State-of-the-art technology allows for fast prototyping, verifying design, fit and function prior to tooling. Virtual product drawings allow for viewing product designs in any attitude with the movement of a mouse. Highland utilizes highly experienced tooling sources for quick completion of high quality and cost effective production tooling.
Extrusion
Quality Thermoformed packaging begins with high quality “sheet”. Highland uses a patented large barrel extrusion capacity and filtration systems technology complete with on- line thickness control systems. All of Highland extrusion capacity is capable of processing 100% recycled material. Computer monitoring ensures conformance to exacting standards and process controls. Highland's material handling systems have the ability to process a variety of PET blends.
Thermoforming
Highland's state-of-the-art thermoformers provide high output and high tonnage with fast, powerful and precise servo drives whose rotary action creates more power than conventional straight-action hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Our advanced thermoformers are controlled through the latest Process Control Systems, which provide machine and motion control as well as precise and consistent repeatability and continuous diagnostics. Highland incorporates interchangeable tooling systems and quick change technology to provide our customers with product when they need it. Custom labeling to customer specifications is also available.
Quality Control
Quality and process control systems incorporate a wide variety of specially designed testing to quantify unique performance parameters. Continuous monitoring of incoming raw materials as well as in-process and finished goods insure conformance to specifications and standards.
Automated material handling systems are used throughout Highland's manufacturing processes to provide real-time inventory control, minimize material handling damage and optimize labor.
