APBPG is an acronym for Automated Production-Line Balancing with Priority-graph. It is a feature of Omron’s Plant IT suite of industrial automation components.It is used to optimize production lines by providing efficient line balancing, reducing material movement time and cost, reducing machine wear and tear, while increasing equipment utilization and throughput.
The system features a specialized software suite that allows users to graphically plan the line design in 3D and simulate different scenarios to determine the most optimal line balancing. It also enables users to control production processes in real-time, triggering line variables and track real-time production performance. The system's ability to automatically balance production lines also minimizes material handling and production delays, as well as increases machine and process efficiency and throughput.