Abstract: A system for forming a peeled material from a rotating feedstock includes a peeling subsystem including a cutting tool configured to peel a continuous peeled material from a surface of the feedstock, a tensioning subsystem including one or more rollers defining a travel path of the peeled material and a tensioning device for applying tension to the peeled material, and a closed-loop controller operatively connected to the tensioning subsystem for controlling a thickness of the peeled material by adjusting an amount of tension applied by the tensioning device to the peeled material.

Abstract: A manufacturing system configured for automated operational state tracking and management includes an automated manufacturing execution system (MES) in communication with manufacturing equipment, equipment integration software (EIS) configured to provide an interface between the MES and the manufacturing equipment, and a plug-in module in operable communication with the EIS. The plug-in module is configured to automatically obtain information regarding rules for changing defined operational states, and to receive triggering event information from the manufacturing equipment. The plug-in module is further configured to compare the triggering event information with the rules, and to change the present operational state of the manufacturing equipment in accordance with the rules.