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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Positive developments were also seen in oth- A highlight at the Expert Corner for control sys-
er segments, such as packaging and technical tems, which drew much attention, was the au-
moulding, despite challenges in sectors like au- tomatic leak detection for hot runner systems,
tomotive. The Expert Corners, introduced dur- now integrated into the machine control. This
ing the trade show, garnered considerable at- solution improves operational safety and re-
tention and offered practical demonstrations of duces downtime by identifying and addressing
how ENGEL’s technologies optimise processes. potential problems early on. Additionally, iQ flow
The presentation of these technologies, ranging control, in combination with e-flomo and e-temp,
from initial sketches to fully developed solutions, optimises the management of temperature and
underscored ENGEL’s innovation and customer- cooling circuits, ensuring consistently high prod-
oriented approach. uct quality while also reducing cooling water
consumption.
Solutions for Current Challenges
Outlook: Long-Term Partnerships and Contin-
The plastics processing market faces several ued Development
challenges, including rising energy costs and a
shortage of skilled workers. ENGEL addressed The success at Fakuma 2024 demonstrates that
ENGEL is on the right path to overcoming the in-
dustry’s challenges. The close collaboration with
customers, the provision of tailored solutions,
and the strategic focus on digitalisation and sus-
tainability are key factors in ENGEL’s continued
leadership in plastics processing.
The trade show appearance made it clear that
the extensive preparations and focus on cus-
tomer-oriented solutions paid off. Positive feed-
back from customers and numerous conversa-
tions at the booth confirmed ENGEL’s position
as a reliable partner, offering innovative tech-
these issues at Fakuma 2024 by showcasing its nologies and practical solutions that deliver real
latest technologies. The use of intelligent assis- value to its customers.
tance systems and the seamless integration of Source – Smart_molding
automation solutions help companies improve
production efficiency and reduce the need for
highly specialised personnel.
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