TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS · KERN IoP
Applied engineering for plant-floor challenges.
Technical articles on industrial monitoring, electrical energy, productivity, equipment reliability and injection-moulding process analysis.
OBSERVATORY PUBLICATIONS
Research and technical publications by KERN IoP
The Observatory brings together research reports, industry analyses and technical guides on manufacturing processes, digitalization, materials and workforce capabilities.
ENGINEERING GUIDE · INDUSTRY 4.0
What is Industry 4.0, and how can it support better decisions on the plant floor?
An engineering guide to the origins and applications of Industry 4.0, examining the roles of operators and engineers alongside digital twins, simulation, phenomenological models, virtual sensors, model-based control and adaptive automation.
TECHNICAL STUDY · AUGUST 2026
Digitalization in small and medium-sized plastics-processing companies
We published a critical review of scientific literature and technical standards covering engineering, manufacturing, workforce capabilities, data integration and circularity. The complete study is available following registration.
TECHNICAL LIBRARY
Technical reading to support engineering decisions.
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The future of injection moulding with Industry 4.0
Read article →: The future of injection moulding with Industry 4.0Digitalisation priorities for injection moulding: measurements, operating records, process context and evidence-based investment.
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Efficiency and sustainability in injection moulding: what to measure
Read article →: Efficiency and sustainability in injection moulding: what to measureThe cycle, energy, quality and process data needed for a technical comparison of injection moulding conditions.
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KERN IoP and Industry 4.0 in Injection Moulding
Read article →: KERN IoP and Industry 4.0 in Injection MouldingAn overview of how KERN IoP combines data acquisition, production context and industrial monitoring for injection molding applications.
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Productivity in injection moulding: identifying available capacity
Read article →: Productivity in injection moulding: identifying available capacityStoppages, slower cycles, start-ups and scrap can conceal available capacity. Measuring them helps prioritise improvements using plant-specific data.
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Webinar: Saving money and resources in injection moulding with Industry 4.0
Read article →: Webinar: Saving money and resources in injection moulding with Industry 4.0Watch the recorded webinar on KERN IoP and injection moulding.
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How KERN IoP can support your Industry 4.0 implementation
Read article →: How KERN IoP can support your Industry 4.0 implementationAcquiring and structuring production data to support monitoring, engineering analysis and informed decisions in Industry 4.0 projects.
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KERN IoP recognised at an entrepreneurship festival
Read article →: KERN IoP recognised at an entrepreneurship festivalAn article from the October 2018 edition of Tecnología del Plástico on PM Tec Engineering’s participation in Héroes Fest.
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