With technology increasingly present in people’s lives and increasing demand from industries for advanced manufacturing (industry 4.0), investments in automation to maintain competitiveness in the plastics industry are a path of no return. In line with this market momentum, the number of exhibitors that will bring news in robotics and process automation technologies to Interplast is growing. Already confirmed brands include Star Seiki, Staubli, SKA, Projedata and Missler.
Star Seiki, the pioneering Japanese brand and world leader in plastic injection automation, with over 50 years in the market, has been committed to manufacturing high quality products and technology to meet today’s industry needs. In South America alone there are more than 4,000 robots installed, through the unit located in São Paulo, from where it provides the services of installation and maintenance, operational training, manufacture of claws for extraction of parts and spare parts stock. At the plastic fair, it will be possible to learn more about the application of robots in the plastic processing industry and how they ensure the operation of the injection molding machine in automatic mode, increasing the stability of the production process, end product quality and operator safety.
At the Swiss multinational Stäubli booth, during Interplast, visitors will be able to check out the expertise of the global mechatronic solutions provider with three specialized activities: connectors, robotics and textile machines, meeting the needs of customers focused on increased productivity. The line of connectors features quick couplers for all types of power such as hydraulic, compressed air and fuel, as well as electrical connectors for power, signal and data. It also has multi coupling systems, multipole connectors, robotic tool changers and quick mold change solutions. Stäubli’s robotics solutions are ideal for the 4.0 industry and include collaborative, SCARA and six-axis industrial robots, controllers and software with high productivity and performance.
Latin America’s leading provider of CAD and CAM software, SKA will bring the full line of design and design engineering products to the plastic fair with solutions for design, simulation, documentation and prototyping with 3D printing. For process engineering, it has software for generating machining programs, cutting and bending of sheets and metal profiles. With over 30 years in the market, SKA adds value to Brazilian companies of all sizes and segments by deploying world-leading systems, customizing software and system integration, connecting project and process engineering departments to other companies. company departments. The SKA group has AYGA companies dedicated to the development of IoT (Internet of Things) solutions and products, PARTEC to provide enterprise and IT infrastructure and W3K for documentary communication in capital projects.
One of the world leaders in CAD, CAM and ERP solutions, TOPSOLID, considered the second largest in CAD / CAM in France, has also secured its presence at Interplast. The integrated software solution covers product design, manufacturing and data management. The TOPSOLID product line offers a unique, fully integrated solution for the mechanical engineering industries covering general mechanical process, special mechanisms, tools, molds, dies and boiler work, as well as the sheet metal and mold industry segments. TOPSOLID has started operations in France and currently 60% of the licenses are sold to the international market, with more than 70 dealers located in Europe, Asia, Oceania and North and South America.
Projedata brings to Interplast the Iniflex ERP solution, enterprise management software for the plastics industry. Management software allows you to integrate all industry administrative areas into one system. The solution has Management, Accounting, Industrial, Financial, Commercial, Support and Supplies modules. Having been created within a plastic industry, most customers are from the flexible, rigid and disposable plastic packaging segment, but it also provides the solution for import, export and distribution industries, machinery and equipment, metalworking, mining, construction, animal origin products and food products.
About the plastic fair – Interplast 2020 will be held from August 11 to 14, 2020, in Joinville / SC, with the realization of Simpesc and Abiplast and organization of Messe Brasil.