Beckhoff has been a development partner for the top companies in plastics technology for several decades. From individual components to complete solutions, you benefit from our expertise in plastics processing, whether you need injection molding, blow molding, or extrusion machines. A large number of references from various application areas confirm the efficiency of our automation technology in the plastics industry.
Current applications
PC-controlled injection molding: flexibly adaptable to the latest IoT trends
Utilizing in-house developed control devices to balance advanced control technology with cost efficiency is an approach that has long prevailed among plastics machinery manufacturers. However, it hit its limits a while ago. Factors such as labor shortages, financial challenges, and the need to adapt to the latest technologies have resulted in a trend for open automation systems from experienced specialists. Nissei Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd. (Nissei Plastic), an injection molding machine manufacturer based in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, is implementing this shift using PC and EtherCAT-based control technology from Beckhoff.
Simplified engineering with the MX-System
Yizumi Germany GmbH specializes in applications for the additive manufacturing sector. At the innovation center in Alsdorf near Aachen, this Yizumi Group company relies on the MX-System to execute complex 3D printing projects. This modular, control cabinet-free system provides flexible, scalable automation, reduces engineering costs, and thus shortens project lead times.
Innovative plastics processing with MOSAICx Control
Milacron has been a leader in plastics processing for over 56 years. CEO Mac Jones introduces MOSAICx, a control platform developed in collaboration with Beckhoff. This platform is known for its innovative features, user-friendly design, and effective communication with prompt execution.
TwinCAT Plastic Framework for high-precision control
The machine building company Ossberger manufactures hydroelectric power plants, production machines for surface technology, and Pressblower injection blow molding machines for the production of bellows, which are used in the automotive industry worldwide. In addition to the AX8000 servo drive, Ossberger uses TwinCAT 3 software functions including the Plastic Framework. In this video, we talk to Bernhard Wittmann, Head of Research and Development at Ossberger, about the standout advantages of the TwinCAT 3 Plastic Framework.
Fast movements, fast controls, accurate positioning
BBM systems are used to manufacture plastic products for daily use, including cosmetic bottles, canisters, barrels, and 5,000 liter underground tanks. In this video, Managing Director Felix Schulte describes how an extrusion blow molding system works and the challenges BBM overcomes with our automation technology.
