Digital Operator Assistant for TANA Shredders
Finnish engineering firm Tana Oy has launched Tana Wingman, a digital operator assistant for TANA shredders.
According to the manufacturer of recycling machinery, the new digital operator is designed to improve visibility, safety, and operational efficiency, because the system would help operators monitor the shredding process and respond more quickly to changing conditions during loading and feeding. “Developed as an option for TANA Hammerhead and TANA Shark shredders, Tana Wingman combines live visual monitoring with essential machine data in an intuitive tablet-based interface used at the loading machine,” the provider highlighted the benefits. “By giving operators immediate access to key information without leaving the operating area, the system supports faster decision-making, smoother material flow, and safer day-to-day operation.
Designed for on-site use, Tana Wingman operates without cloud services or an internet connection, keeping data securely on site.” As reported, Tana Wingman is available for all D series TANA Hammerhead and TANA Shark shredders. “The system can be installed as a retrofit kit for existing machines or factory-installed on new machines during production. It connects locally via Wi-Fi between the machine and the tablet, requires no dedicated proprietary tablet hardware, and runs through the Tana Wingman app on a commercially available Android tablet. The app is available via Google Play Store.” For more information, customers can contact their local authorized Tana distributor.
(Published in GLOBAL RECYCLING Magazine 2/2026, Page 21, Photo: Tana Oy)
