Interroll optimized: Reducing set-up times through digital assistance

Interroll has been a leading global innovator in the field of material handling for over six decades. Headquartered in Switzerland, the company employs around 2,400 people and generated sales of CHF 556.3 million in 2023.

Precise and fast tool changes are essential in production at Interroll in order to be able to react flexibly to customer requirements. "There is a shortage of experienced and qualified labor," explains Piercarlo Balducci, Head of Product Engineering at Interroll. “At the same time, the operation of injection molding machines is becoming increasingly complex. This means that either well-trained employees or supporting technologies are required.”

The digital set-up assistant offers a comprehensive solution for optimizing production processes at Interroll. With a user-friendly interface and interactive step-by-step instructions, the system supports machine operators when changing tools. Standardized procedures and visual instructions minimize errors and speed up the process considerably.

This leads to a reduction in set-up times of up to 20%, even with complex machines. Thanks to the simple structure of the system, even less experienced employees can quickly work productively and achieve high-quality results.

Thanks to the reduced set-up times, Interroll has significantly increased its productivity. With the set-up assistant, Interroll can work faster and react flexibly to customer requests. This increase in efficiency not only improves production speed, but also contributes to long-term competitiveness. Thanks to the clear, standardized processes, less experienced staff can work safely and without errors.

In addition to the reduction in set-up time, Interroll benefits from comprehensive digital support through various assistance systems from ENGEL. Particularly noteworthy is iQ flow control. It intelligently controls the temperature control circuits, which significantly reduces energy consumption. Thanks to this technology, Interroll has already achieved energy savings of up to 18%. This is not only economically important, but also contributes to Interroll's sustainability goals.