Sumitomo brings own-brand robots to PLAST 2023
At PLAST 2023 in Milan, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Italia will showcase its SAM own-brand robotics series, alongside two energy-efficient and compact IntElect machines equipped with digital tools and remote monitoring.
Showcasing itself as a ‘one-stop’ supplier of advanced and sustainable all-electric injection moulding systems, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will release its machine status systems to the Italian market. Connected to both the compact IntElect automotive exhibit, as well as the multi-component IntElect Multi machine, the modular myConnect platform provides the tools to constantly monitor machine parameters and production data, from anywhere.
Designed to minimise disruptions and maintain production schedules, the wide variety of different functionalities will be demonstrated at company’s dedicated digitisation terminal. Visitors will be able to see live data being captured from both IntElect production cells.
With the four-day event expected to attract over 60,000 visitors, general manager Paolo Zirondoli highlights the importance of the Italian market and sector opportunities. “Packaging and medical are continuing to perform strongly and consumer goods remains as important as ever. All of these industries are catered for by our all-electric IntElect machine series. Demand for these efficient machines remains high.”
Zirondoli adds that customers are increasingly seeking complete production packages including machines and integrated robotics, citing that they want “everything from a single source”. Corroborating the value of being able to now source robotics designed specifically for injection moulding machines, he adds: “The SAM is our in-house robot series. Fully integrated into the production cell, customers now benefit from a small injection moulding footprint comprising robot and material handling technology.” This will be the first presentation of SAM Automation to the Italian market.
With the industrial standardised IO-Link communication system, intelligent sensors and actuators can be connected to the automation system. This means the SAM series fully meets future Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing requirements. Additionally, the robots all incorporate the Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s myConnect web-based software solution. Giving customers direct access to a wide range of fully networked support services to help better manage inefficiencies, reduce costs, optimise total cost of ownership, troubleshoot errors and minimise downtime.
Featured on the PLAST booth is an IntElect 130/520-560 equipped with a SAM-C5 ‘handle and place’ robot. Manufacturing an automotive gear stick cover, the cell features a synchronised conveyor belt. Every element of the injection moulding process is enclosed within the low height production cell that is up to 50 percent smaller than conventional fully-enclosed cells.
“Coupled with total machine control, full mechanical and software integration, a protective flap to safeguard operators, plus extendable doors, the result is a compact production cell that is delivered fully CE-certified,” reports Zirondoli.
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