Research in the laboratory was carried out to determine if addition of warm mix asphalt additive (sasobit) has potential to reduce the amount of optimum bitumen content comparison with control mix. To fulfil this purpose two types of mixes have been produced by Marshall method procedure.The first was control mix AC14 gradation mixed with unmodified bitumen 80/100 penetration. The other was identical in gradation proportion to minimize the varieties, it was mixed with modifed same bitumen penetration with sasobit additive in concentration 2 %  identified as saso mix. Both mixes produced at mixing temperature 155°C and 135°C  respectively. The volumetric properties Bulk density (Gmb), Air voids in compacted mix (AV), voids filled with bitumen (VFA) as well as Marshall stability and flow were within investigation to determine the effect of sasobit additive on the amount of optimum bitumen content. The specimens results which prepared by Marshall compacter showed significant reduction in air voids in compacted mix accompanied with adding the sasobit additive on the mix in most cases. The results also showed somewhat decrease in stability whereas slight increase regarding flow parameter values in saso cases in all bitumen content as well as slight increase in VFA while no clear trend in term of Gmm. With plotting volumetric values to both mixes (control and saso) versus bitumen content confirming with requirements set by PWD (Malaysian Public Work Department, Section 4 Standard Specification For Road works). The result drawn from these graphes have appeared the optimum bitumen content were 4.82 % and 4.78%  to control and  saso mixes respectively, which means that the addition of sasobit additive on the mix by using Marshall Method revealed very slight reduction in optimum bitumen content. Otherwise the addition of sasobit additive on virgin bitumen barely revealed different amount of optimum bitumen content between both investigated mixes.

Many products are produced in rolls or sheets, are cut into sizes required by the client. The paper describes possible solution to reduce row products from the cutting process losses. This problem is a known problem in the science of operations research to Cutting Stock Problem, a problem is not simple to solve, also known as the problem of autopsy Coil Slitting Problem. This problem has many forms, there is cut in one dimension, and there is cut in two Dimension like cutting cloth or paper, to cut rectangular and these are more complex. This article touch on the application you have done to reduce losses to the problem of cutting in one dimension.

Be relatively easy if we will cut off the panels and one or we will use one form of cutting and repeat on many boards, but that usually occurs is not. Result because the required quantity of each show is different from the other, we need to use multiple forms of hacking. This is what makes the selection of the optimal solution by trial and error almost impossible.

In this study, Siemens Simatic Step 7 control software was considered and used to make the labelling of bottled beer faster; make the operations effective and efficient to meet the current line demand of 30,000 bottles per hour. A Siemens Step 7 Control Software based automated Protomatic labeller ensures the targeted 30,000 bph. For the automation, inputs and outputs were established leading to choice of I/O modules. A PLC ladder logic program was developed and simulation was conducted using Simatic PLC SIM. Simulation results validated the applicability of the ladder logic program. Protomatic labeller automation guaranteed reduction in downtime, realization of targeted production, easier troubleshooting and maintenance.