High turnout at Engel Italia’s two-day event on AI in injection moulding

The AI Plug & Inject Moulding event, organised by Engel Italia at its Vimercate (Monza Brianza, Italy) headquarters on 26 and 27 March, aimed at assessing the state of digitalisation and the use of artificial intelligence in injection moulding, was a complete sell-out on both days. The company expressed great satisfaction as, despite around 150 pre-registrations for each day, over 200 visitors attended on both the first and second day.

The event focused on the role of digitalisation and artificial intelligence as tools for transforming production paradigms, particularly in injection moulding. Special emphasis was placed on their ability to enhance productivity, optimise process management, and enable rapid decision-making in crucial moments. The importance of bridging the gap between increasingly advanced simulations and real-world production was also highlighted, as well as the role of data in manufacturing – showcasing how data should be transformed into actionable insights to maximise efficiency.

The event featured numerous case studies and showcased both existing and future-ready solutions through presentations and live demonstrations by Engel and its many partners. Among the key innovations presented was the introduction of generative artificial intelligence in the company’s customer support services, enabling real-time troubleshooting of production issues.