How Automation & Robotics Are Revolutionising Plastic Injection Moulding

Posted on: 11/06/2025

Category: News

At Chess Plastics, we are always looking for ways to deliver higher quality, greater consistency and faster turnaround times for our customers. By integrating the latest technologies across our entire production line, we are committed to delivering clear benefits for our customers.

Read on to discover five key ways that automation and robotics have transformed our plastic injection moulding process.

1. Increased Production Efficiency

Every one of our 20 plastic injection moulding machines is now equipped with a robot, including 6-axis models capable of handling even the largest and most complex parts. With machines ranging from 500 to 1400 tonnes and the capacity to mould components up to 12kg, our automation ensures smooth, flexible and highly accurate production.

Alongside this, we experience fewer breakdowns, and with less downtime, we can offer faster lead times and a smoother experience for our customers.

2. Improved Part Consistency

Automated handling and demoulding processes remove the human variability that can sometimes affect part quality. Our robotics systems ensure that each part is removed from the mould cleanly and consistently, helping to maintain tight tolerances and reduce the risk of defects.

This allows greater consistency from batch to batch, and more reliable performance in end-use applications.

3. Reduced Costs

Modern, automated machinery is far more energy-efficient than older systems. Our updated moulding machines use significantly less power, helping us keep running costs low. Thanks to these efficiencies, we are able to offer highly competitive pricing by passing those savings directly on to our customers.

4. Lower Environmental Impact

Using less energy doesn’t just reduce costs – it also means a reduced carbon footprint. For manufacturers looking to improve the sustainability of their supply chain, our automated production setup offers a greener way to source plastic components.

From reducing waste to cutting emissions, we are proud to play our part in creating a more responsible manufacturing process.

5. Greater Customer Satisfaction

Although automation may seem to be all about machines, it’s ultimately about something far more important: people.

By investing in the latest technology, we are able to give our customers better quality products, delivered more quickly, at a lower cost. That leads to stronger partnerships, fewer delays and more satisfied end users.

Investing in the Future of Plastic Injection Moulding

With a history that dates back to 1968, Chess Plastics has always embraced change to stay ahead of the curve.

Since installing our first 50-tonne Battenfeld machine in 1968, we have continued to invest in new machinery to increase efficiency and reduce downtime. In recent years alone, we have added multiple energy-efficient Borche 500T and 1000T machines, overhead gantry cranes, and advanced 6-axis robots. Each upgrade strengthens our ability to produce large, technically demanding components quickly and reliably.

If you are looking for a plastic injection moulding partner who combines experience with innovation, get in touch with Chess Plastics today.