Extrusion International 1-2017

22 Extrusion International 1/2017 INDUSTRY 4.0 Innovative control system for highly efficient machine operation – State-of-the-art technology for easy control and configuration – BPCTouch control system supports Plastics 4.0 – User-friendly touch panel for machine and line operation The K 2016 marks the launch of Krauss Maffei Berstorff’s newcontrol system. In future, all twin-screw extruders in the ZE BluePower, ZE UTX and ZE Basic series will be equippedwith the innovative BPCTouch control solution. This system substantially enhances ease of use and reduces set-up times during compound changes. It offers decisive benefits in terms of costeffectiveness and flexibility especially for compounding companies facing the challenge of processing a continuously increasing variety of compounds in ever smaller batches. KraussMaffei Berstorff’s newBPCTouch control software features a clear menu structure to reliably guide the machine operator through all process steps