Plastics manufacturing is no longer confined to the manufacture of small parts. Plastics are being used to make automobile doors and bumpers, to house computer systems and appliances. Some of these applications require molds that weigh up to 100,000 lbs. and clamp forces of 200 tons. And, as many plastic manufacturers are being integrated into customer supply chains to provide components on a just-in-time basis, the ability to change tooling and re-calibrate equipment becomes critical.

Novotechnik is working closely with both the manufacturers of injection molding equipment and plastics manufacturers to provide the sensors that play a critical role in mold changeover as well as in maintaining quality standards optimizing throughout.