Kromberg & Schubert relies on innovative CC300 plus control unit from ENGEL

Q: Why is the ENGEL CC300 plus control unit customised for the production of the future?

Ergonomics and ease of use The 21.5-inch touchscreen with the additional control panel with haptic buttons and double swivel mechanism enables intuitive control and ergonomic working. Increased efficiency Optimised set-up and sampling processes reduce downtimes and speed up tool changes thanks to simultaneous command execution. Flexibility for Industry 4.0 The adaptable control system fulfils modern production requirements and makes processes future-proof. Personalisation and digitalisation Individually storable settings and real-time visualisations minimise sources of error and improve efficiency. Pioneering technology More than just an upgrade: The CC300 plus control unit from ENGEL combines efficiency, ergonomics and quality - developed for the production of tomorrow.

04. December 2024 in Products & solutions

by ENGEL Team
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The ENGEL CC300 plus control unit combines state-of-the-art technology with practical advantages. At Kromberg & Schubert, it raises ergonomics and process optimisation to a new level and thus meets the high demands of modern production.

Picture shows Hannes Fritz and Werner Sucharda from ENGEL with Lukas Kirnbauer from Kromberg & Schubert

Focus on efficiency and ergonomics

At a time when user-friendliness and efficiency are becoming increasingly important, ENGEL is setting standards with the new CC300 plus control unit. Kromberg & Schubert, a leading automotive supplier with an impressive history of innovation, is one of the first companies to utilise the new control unit.

As part of a report at Kromberg & Schubert in Oberpullendorf, we were able to find out how the new control unit fundamentally improves the daily work of employees. The ultra-modern ENGEL victory 350 injection moulding machine, equipped with the CC300 plus, impressively demonstrates how ergonomics and process optimisation can go hand in hand.

Picture shows Kromberg & Schubert plant in Oberpullendorf — Kromberg & Schubert plant in Oberpullendorf

Why Kromberg & Schubert relies on the CC300 plus

Kromberg & Schubert uses the CC300 plus not only as a technological upgrade, but also as a strategic advantage. The haptic operating buttons in particular make the difference: they allow machine operators to execute several commands simultaneously, which is particularly advantageous in set-up and sampling processes.

A plus for ergonomics and personalisation

The control panel of the ENGEL CC300 plus control unit sets new standards in user-friendliness by combining modern touchscreen technology with physical haptic buttons. The capacitive 21.5-inch touchscreen is complemented by an innovative manual control panel with haptic buttons for intuitive control. Thanks to the integrated double swivel mechanism, the panel can be flexibly adjusted to different working positions, which significantly improves ergonomics and operability. This sophisticated design enables more precise operation and faster response to inputs, while making work on the injection mould much easier.

Picture shows green victory injection moulding machine from ENGEL — victory 350 injection moulding machine equipped with a CC300 plus control unit from ENGEL

The new features have been well received by our employees. The haptic operating buttons make our work much easier and increase efficiency when setting up new tools.

Picture shows Head of Industrial Engineering at Kromberg & Schubert

Lukas Kirnbauer, Head of Industrial Engineering Kromberg & Schubert

From cars to electronics: why physical buttons are making a comeback

The return to haptic controls is not only an issue in the automotive industry. Various manufacturers have decided to reintroduce haptic switches in their vehicles in response to customer feedback and safety concerns. In household appliances and consumer electronics, too, brands are increasingly relying on physical buttons to improve user-friendliness.

Picture shows employees of Kromberg & Schubert in front of a CC300 plus control unit from ENGEL — User-friendly injection moulding machine control thanks to modern touchscreen technology and physical-haptic buttons.

ENGEL: Innovation with tradition

The collaboration with Kromberg & Schubert once again emphasises ENGEL's innovative strength. The development and production of the CC300 plus control unit reflects the close integration of technology and quality: from planning at ENGEL, to panel production at RAFI, to assembly in Schwertberg.

For Kromberg & Schubert, the CC300 plus not only means an increase in efficiency, but also an optimal adaptation to the increasing requirements in the automotive industry.

The development of the CC300 plus: from planning to commissioning at Kromberg & Schubert

Why is the ENGEL CC300 plus control unit customised for the production of the future?

Ergonomics and ease of use
The 21.5-inch touchscreen with the additional control panel with haptic buttons and double swivel mechanism enables intuitive control and ergonomic working.
Increased efficiency
Optimised set-up and sampling processes reduce downtimes and speed up tool changes thanks to simultaneous command execution.
Flexibility for Industry 4.0
The adaptable control system fulfils modern production requirements and makes processes future-proof.
Personalisation and digitalisation
Individually storable settings and real-time visualisations minimise sources of error and improve efficiency.
Pioneering technology
More than just an upgrade: The CC300 plus control unit from ENGEL combines efficiency, ergonomics and quality - developed for the production of tomorrow.