ENGEL viper 4 robot – Saves Energy and Space
What is currently the smallest viper model sees the Austrian injection moulding machine manufacturer and automation expert explore a new approach
What is currently the smallest viper model sees the Austrian injection moulding machine manufacturer and automation expert explore a new approach
Schwertberg, Austria – August 2022 ENGEL is expanding its cooperation with the KIMW institute (KunststoffInstitut Lüdenscheid) in the training area. Alongside classroom training, the two partners are developing joint new e-learning options. Possessing a firm understanding of injection moulding machines, robots and the interaction of individual process steps means getting more out of injection moulding […]
Schwertberg, Austria – May 2022
Rising energy prices, establishing a circular economy and changing consumer needs pose serious challenges for manufacturers of plastic packaging. Injection moulding machine manufacturer ENGEL has established a new Packaging Centre to help its customers in this demanding industry further boost the performance of production cells and ensure their competitiveness. Some 300 international guests came to Austria mid-May for the inauguration of the new Technology and Expertise Centre.
Intelligent solutions for enhanced quality and process stability Schwertberg/Austria – February 2022 Precision, flexibility, efficiency – combine these success factors takes more than just reliable machines. Having a competitive edge relies on worry-free cooperation between the injection moulding machine and the process technology, automation and digitalisation. ENGEL, the injection moulding machine manufacturer and system solution […]
Schwertberg, Austria – January 2022 The BMW Group has launched a new ENGEL production unit at its Landshut production plant, Germany. The kidney-shaped badge for the electric BMW iX is produced in a cleanroom atmosphere.
In particular, innovative solutions for more sustainability in injection moulding and further digitalisation of production processes met with great interest. The two topics are closely linked. “Digitalisation is an important precursor to the circular economy”, said Steger. “Smart assistance systems and interconnected systems help us to leverage the full potential of injection moulding machines, for […]
At Fakuma 2021, ENGEL demonstrated what the “circular economy” in the plastics industry can look like – By processing label offcuts from the in-mould labelling process. This is turned into a form of regranulate. An ENGEL victory 460/80 injection moulding machine was used to produce tapered closures in an 8-cavity mould.
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Schwertberg, Austria – November 2021
Mining information from data
Schwertberg/Austria – October 2021
As the degree of digitalisation increases in injection moulding processes, so does the volume of data. The data contains a great deal of information, but this is often not recognisable at first glance. With the new performance.boost analytics service, ENGEL helps its customers to mine information from the available data in order to use the information for process and production optimisation as well as troubleshooting. Read more