Smart Molding International 2-2025

19 www.smart-molding.com machinery inject AI: Digital intelligence for real-world production benefits Smart assistance systems with practical impact With inject AI, ENGEL is taking its inject 4.0 programme to the next level. At K 2025, ENGEL will showcase the next step toward self-optimising machines by integrating artificial intelligence into many new and existing ENGEL products. The iQ process observer monitors up to 1,000 parameters per shot, detects process deviations in real time, and provides AI-supported automatic correction suggestions – a key contribution to process optimisation and scrap reduction. The systems continuously learn from the data of all connected machines, creating added value for every new project – a genuine boost for quality and efficiency. e-connect portalwith AI: Digital support for every shift In the event of machine or process faults, a new AI-supported feature in the e-connect portal provides machine- specific assistance – quickly, precisely, around the clock, and in all languages. Thanks to intelligent search functionality in the ENGEL machine manuals, downtime can be significantly reduced. The system will be available as a pilot series in time for K 2025. Humans and AI – a team effort ENGEL does not see AI as a replacement, but as a complement to human expertise. Adaptive assistance systems ease the burden on personnel, stabilise processes and increase equipment availability – an especially valuable benefit in times of skilled labour shortages. In this way, the self-regulating machine is gradually becoming a reality. ENGEL – Your Partner for the Future At K 2025, ENGEL is demonstrating how machines, automation, and digital systems can be combined into fully integrated manufacturing solutions. Each exhibit on the stand represents a production cell precisely tailored to meet specific customer requirements – and a well-considered, economically viable response to those needs. The exhibits are complemented by expert corners on topics such as plastification, technologies, temperature control, and training, where ENGEL presents customer-focused solutions. Whether lightweight construction, the use of recyclates, validation, or process stability: ENGEL thinks in terms of solutions. The trade fair appearance encourages open, hands-on and forward- looking dialogue. Because while plastics processing may not be getting any easier, with ENGEL it remains manageable, flexible, and efficient. ENGEL is one of the world's leading manufacturers of plastics processing machinery. Today, as a single-source provider, the ENGEL Group offers a full range of technology modules for plastics processing as a single source supplier: injection moulding machines for thermoplastics and elastomers together with automation, but also individual components which are competitive and successful in the market. With ten production plants in Europe, North America and Asia (China and Korea) as well as subsidiaries and representatives in more than 85 countries, ENGEL offers its customers worldwide the optimum support which they need to compete and succeed with new technologies and leading- edge production systems. ENGEL www.engelglobal.com Lightweight and robust components made from 100% post-consumer recyclate are produced on the all-electric ENGEL e-mac 220 – with up to 50% less scrap thanks to ENGEL iQ weight control (all images: ENGEL)