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Plastics Industry

Automation for the Plastics Industry

Custom automation and testing solutions for injection molding, decoration (IML/IMD) and processing – with proven OEE improvement, stable processes and standards-compliant safety.

  • Custom Solutions
  • Process-safe & CE-compliant
  • Integration into existing lines
Maximum System Availability
Standards: ISO 12100 · EN 60204-1 · CE

Extrusion · Assembly · Testing

Modules for material feeding, sprue and hot runner handling, automated parts feeding, leak testing and inline measurement.

Cycle Time
Minimal cycle times
Accuracy
Highest precision
Interfaces
OPC UA · PROFINET
Documentation
CE · DQ/IQ/OQ as needed
Professional Service

Specialist for Plastics Processing

For over 30 years, we have automated plastics processes – from injection molding and film back-injection to precision post-processing. We deliver turnkey, validatable systems for high efficiency, quality and traceability.

Automation of injection molding, film back-injection and plastics processing
IML/IMD systems for decorated plastic parts
Precision handling, inline quality inspection and traceability
Industry 4.0 integration: OPC UA and MES connection

IML Automation Systems

Fully automatic label provisioning with precise positioning, process monitoring and 100% quality control for perfect in-mould labeling results.

Automation for Plastics Processing

Intelligent systems for sprue processing, material handling and optical/measurement testing – seamlessly integrable into existing lines.

Testing Machines for Plastic Parts

High-precision systems for leak testing, dimensional/form control and surface quality – with automatic documentation and traceability.

Parts Handling

Grippers, Sprue Management, Ionization

Typical challenges include soft, still-warm or thin-walled parts, static charge, tangled sprues, and scratch/mark risks during singulation and transfer. Automation solves this with adaptive grippers (vacuum plus mechanics, compliant inserts, quick-change plates), force/torque-controlled motions, ionizing air for discharge, and cycle-robust vision systems for reliable, variant-tolerant gripping. Controlled conveying technology, IO/NIO diverters, bin scales, and tray/pallet stations ensure consistent cycles and gentle handling through to packaging.

Our proven implementation process for your plastics automation

From initial analysis to long-term service – this is how we deliver tailored automation solutions for the plastics industry.

Analysis & Concept

Collection of process data, cycle-time/bottleneck analysis and a specification sheet – the basis for a robust automation concept.

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Engineering & Design

Design, safety concept and simulation. Interface alignment (OPC UA/PROFINET) and preparation of CE-relevant documentation.

Manufacturing & Integration

Manufacturing, commissioning and integration into existing lines. FAT/SAT, documentation and training for operating and maintenance staff.

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Service & Maintenance

Professional service, preventive maintenance and remote diagnostics for maximum availability. Fast spare parts supply and continuous optimization.

Planning automation in the plastics industry? Let us discuss your requirements.

Tool Management

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SMED, Quick Couplings, Digital Recipes

  • Coded central/quick couplings for automatic media connections
  • Tool ID (RFID/QR) to prevent mix-ups
  • Automatically loaded parameter sets for injection, holding pressure, and temperatures
  • Guided release checks and automatic reference runs
  • Integrated leak/circulation tests and SMED standard work
  • Reduced changeover times and improved repeatability

Contact Us Today!

We are happy to advise you on the possibilities.

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IML Automation Systems for Maximum Precision

  • Fully automatic label provisioning with precise positioning for reproducible in-mould labeling results
  • Integrated vision systems for 100% inline quality control of decoration and components
  • Seamless integration into existing injection molding systems and peripherals
  • Industry 4.0 connectivity with OPC UA/PROFINET and MES integration
  • Complete documentation and traceability of relevant process parameters
  • Specialized testing machines with automatic defect detection

Traceability

2D/3D Vision, SPC, Cavity Tracking

Without 100% inspection, stable imaging, and a clear assignment of defects to batch/cavity, scrap and complaints escalate. Automation combines in-mould sensing (pressure/temperature) with cycle-robust 2D/3D inspection and thermography; decisions are made in milliseconds with automatic IO/NIO sorting.

Serial marking by laser/label (DMC/QR) links each part to process and cavity data; via OPC UA/MES they flow into SPC rules that adapt control parameters such as holding pressure or cooling time when drift occurs. Result: less scrap, faster root-cause identification, reliable traceability.

  • In-mould sensors for pressure/temperature monitoring

  • Cycle-robust 2D/3D inspection with thermography

  • Automatic IO/NIO sorting in milliseconds

  • Serial marking by laser/label (DMC/QR)

  • SPC rules with adaptive control parameters