arburgSOLUTIONworld – a world of answers

ARBURG is not only an innovative machine manufacturer, but also a provider of complete solutions for plastics processing and the industry's number one in digital transformation. arburgSOLUTIONworld contains the company's combined knowledge and expertise on topics such as increasing efficiency through automation, the arburgGREENworld sustainability programme, mould design and application technology, plus service and training. ARBURG's experts provide practical advice and work with customers to find the right levers to increase efficiency and reduce costs. With intelligent production solutions that are tailored to their respective requirements.

With products such as the ARBURG host computer system ALS and arburgXworld, the customer portal that can be networked with it, ARBURG is demonstrating how digitalisation can make a significant contribution to increasing the energy and production efficiency of machines and systems. In a representative survey in November 2023, 96 per cent of users indicated that they were very satisfied or satisfied with ALS, particularly in terms of transparency, improved data quality and the reduction in machine standstills. As a result, the respondents were able to increase OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) and overall plant efficiency by an average of more than 26 per cent. Added to this is the Gestica control system with its intelligent assistance and pilot functions that help users to work with the optimum process parameters. All injection moulding exhibits at Chinaplas will be equipped with an IIoT gateway and cross-linked via ALS. The machine dashboard will be displayed on a large screen, and there will also be machine terminals on the ALLROUNDERs.

Another topic on which ARBURG will be briefing Chinaplas visitors is the potential of automated injection moulding production. Together with local partners, ARBURG implements a wide range of automation solutions. At the ARBURG Technology Factory (ATF) in Pinghu, the machines are adapted to meet customer-specific requirements – right through to the complete production cell. Customers can also have their moulds validated there and take part in training courses. They are provided with comprehensive application-related support. The FLEXLIFT is a linear robotic system designed for the Asian market. At Chinaplas 2024, it will be handling two applications: the production of LSR components on an ALLROUNDER 470 E GOLDEN ELECTRIC and medical technology adapters on a hybrid ALLROUNDER 470 H.