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The challenge<\/h2>\n

Precision and the exact control of production parameters are crucial when using extrusion lines in order to ensure consistently high quality and minimise waste. Even the slightest deviations can have a significant impact on the extruded product. Although a high degree of automation simplifies the production process, machine operation continues to play a central role. With the development of the new ZSE iMAXX extruder, the focus was therefore also placed on optimising the machine\u2019s user interface.<\/p>\n

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Leistritz Extrusion Technology<\/h2>\n

At its headquarters in Nuremberg, Leistritz Extrusion Technology<\/a> develops and manufactures custom-designed co-rotating twin-screw extruders and turnkey extrusion lines for the plastics, food and pharmaceutical industries. Customers benefit from comprehensive expertise in areas such as masterbatch, compounding, direct extrusion, laboratory extrusion, food extrusion and pharmaceutical extrusion. The extruder, the heart of the system, is manufactured by Leistritz itself. The company\u2019s location in Germany plays a very important role in this, as \u2018Engineering made in Germany\u2019 forms the basis of the systems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How we helped<\/h2>\n

Through an in-depth analysis of the usage context, using interviews and observations in the working environment, XITASO, in collaboration with Leistritz, developed a user interface that is optimally tailored to the users\u2019 day-to-day workflows. Via the redesigned HMI, machine operators can manage the systems, adjust settings to ensure the best possible quality, and keep an eye on the system status and any error messages at all times. The streamlined user interface, which focuses on the key use cases, enables the machines to be operated more efficiently. The intuitive user interface also simplifies commissioning and reduces the need for training. This solution boosts efficiency and makes day-to-day work easier.<\/p>\n

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Technologies & Methods<\/h2>\n

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Focus on the usage context<\/h3>\n

The usage context forms the basis for a user-friendly interface. Interviews and observations carried out directly in the working environment enable XITASO\u2019s usability engineers to analyse this usage context in detail and understand the specific requirements. Key aspects include, for example:<\/p>\n