Smart Molding International 1-2024

38 smart_molding international 1/2024 measuring technologies Innovative digitalization, lower energy consumption, improved production yield With the help of intelligent injection molding solutions and professional consulting services from Kistler, Schneider Electric's production team successfully achieved all the key objectives. I ntelligent injection molding is a cornerstone of Schneider Electric's worldwide digitalization strategy – and Kistler technology is helping this global giant to ride the trend of ndustry 4.0. Measurement and process monitoring solutions from Kistler are key to digitalizing and optimizing Schneider's production processes for challenging electrical components – leading to higher product quality, process stability and transparency across the board. Founded in 1836, Schneider Electric SE is a Fortune Global 500 company headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France. This renowned multinational electric group has main businesses spanning intelligent power distribution equipment, electrical sockets, and industrial automation control components. With over 120,000 employees worldwide in 2022, Schneider Electric posted revenues of €34 billion from over 100 different locations and areas. Performance in two pillar industries – energy management and industrial automation – was particularly strong, with growth of 10 percent. Present in China since 1987, Schneider Electric now owns 4 R&D centers and 23 plants there with around 17,000 employees countrywide. The company has also taken on a crucial role in the “digital innovation” and “green decarbonization” initiatives advanced by the Chinese government at all levels. Real-time monitoring: the key to improvement Schneider Electric aims to implement an intelligent injection molding approach throughout its globally distributed production operations. To achieve this goal, Schneider promotes Kistler technology within the company – specifically, in the form of a one-box package solution that includes cavity pressure sensors and matching data processing/software modules. Schneider Electric China and Kistler launched their collaboration in the A manufacturing cell at Schneider Electric GSC China