T&T
Smart Serialization Smarter Engineering
Track & Trace Online Machine
The Online Module is the digital core of the Track & Trace system — where every printed or scanned code is validated, logged, and linked to its database record in real time
I designed and implemented the electrical and automation logic that connects the hardware layer (printers, cameras, sensors) with the software platform, ensuring reliable data communication and production synchronization
My Role
As both the automation engineer and R&D lead, I was responsible for
Designing the electrical panel and interface wiring between PLC, HMI, printers, and vision systems
Developing the PLC logic for communication, error handling, and line synchronization
Coordinating with the software team to establish serial and TCP/IP communication protocols
Testing and validating real-time data transfer between production and the central database
Creating the HMI structure for operators to monitor connection status, printer state, and data flow
This project required a deep understanding of both mechanical process timing and data-driven control, to keep all modules (printer, camera, reject, and database) in perfect alignment
Technical Highlights
Modbus/TCP communication between PLC and central server
Dynamic data exchange for serialization and code validation
Real-time reject feedback linked with vision results
Error logging and live status monitoring via HMI
Complete traceability from print to reject in under 500 ms
Future Developments
Integration of cloud-based traceability for remote monitoring
Implementation of diagnostic dashboards for production data visualization
Expanding compatibility with new industrial printers and vision systems
Standardizing panel wiring for faster replication across multiple lines
My Vision
My goal for the next phase is to make the Online Module a fully modular, plug-and-play package — adaptable to different product lines and capable of real-time performance analytics
Every new version aims to reduce downtime, simplify maintenance, and provide full transparency of production data
Developing Our New Top-Print Track & Trace System
At Afshan Negar Arya, we’re developing a new online Track & Trace system designed for pharmaceutical packaging lines — featuring top-side printing for serialized codes and aggregation
As the Head of R&D, I’ve been leading the redesign process, focusing on both mechanical improvements and electrical design
The goal is to make the system more compact, operator-friendly, and easier to maintain
The current prototype is about 70% complete and we’re now performing mechanical validation tests before moving to the next integration phase
Electrical design and panel layout are fully done in EPLAN, ensuring reliability and serviceability in production environments
More updates and final photos will follow soon as we complete the final build
Custom Online Track & Trace Conveyor System
At Afshan Negar Arya, we recently designed and built a custom Track & Trace system for Behvarzan Pharmaceutical Co., a subsidiary of Abidi Group
This machine features a special high-friction conveyor to ensure stable product flow during serialization
The print head (HSA) and vision camera assemblies are designed on an adjustable structure — allowing both side and top printing configurations, depending on the packaging line layout
As the Head of R&D and Technical Manager, I led the redesign and system integration process, handled the electrical design in EPLAN, and personally executed the control panel build with proper wiring tags and documentation
This project reflects our continuous effort to provide practical, reliable, and operator-friendly serialization solutions tailored to our clients’ needs
Electrical Panel Design (EPLAN)
PLC & Motion Control
Machine Vision Integration
Pharmaceutical Packaging Solutions
