31-05-2001

Engel automation technology: Growing dynamically – with the focus on productivity

Nowadays, handling devices and robots are "run-of-the-mill" equipment in the manufacturing industry. In an injection moulding shop, for example, the manual placing and removal of inserts is the exception rather than the rule, and the same goes for the feeding of moulded parts to downstream finishing stations. The prime aim of automation is not, however, to save "high labour costs" but, rather, to ensure high process and product quality, this being an absolute prerequisite in a modern production facility. Handling devices and robots operate in an exactly reproducible rhythm, and at extremely high speeds and round the clock. Besides injection moulding machines, Engel also offers matching automation systems – from the simple handling device to the complex production cell incorporating product-specific downstream finishing stations. Since all system units are produced by Engel, the responsibility for everything, including CE conformity, rests entirely with Engel. Engel automation, whether standard or special, partial or complete, permits reproducibility to the highest standard.