On the Way to the Smart Injection Molding

Everyone is talking about digitalization and Industry 4.0. In practice, however, implementation is often difficult. The data-driven operation of an injection molding production is often still a dream. Only if the exact actual condition of the machines and peripheral equipment is known, work on optimizing the processes can be done.

The Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences describes the challenges that have to be overcome and shows possible solutions based on a self-operated manufacturing cell.