Under a new strategic partnership, cavity pressure sensors and process monitoring systems from Kistler Instrument Corporation are integrated directly into FimmTech’s injection moulding seminars, connecting measurement-based process control with practical, hands-on training.
Manufacturers face mounting pressure to reduce scrap, improve repeatability, reduce cost, and address workforce skill gaps – all while meeting increasing requirements for traceability and digitalization. For years, Kistler has provided solutions to address these challenges. Now, with the addition of a training portfolio that combines scientific moulding methodology with measurement technology into one cohesive approach, moulders can achieve these goals more efficiently.
“We have seen first hand how processors sometimes struggle when they have the equipment but not enough process knowledge to use it effectively, or when they have the knowledge but lack the tools. This partnership provides both simultaneously for deeper process understanding and effective use of the technologies,” said Suhas Kulkarni, President at FimmTech. Additionally, he continues: “I think cavity pressure technology is a must-have technology, especially when it comes to precision molding, such as in medical products where there are several dimensions that need Cpks upwards of 1.33. Molders struggle with parts where the process windows are very small because of the nature of the part or mould design. The use of cavity pressure technology is the perfect solution here.”
Kistler cavity pressure sensor
Measurement technology meets the classroom
The integration of cavity pressure sensors and process monitoring systems from Kistler into FimmTech’s training seminars and technical workshops is at the heart of this collaboration. Participants work directly with professional Kistler equipment during hands-on sessions, applying measurement-based process control within the context of scientific molding principles.
“Cavity pressure monitoring has long been proven to reduce scrap and improve process stability, but our goal has always been to make it more than just a tool. We want it to become a fundamental part of how moulders think about their process,” said Kim Pfluger, General Manager at Kistler North America. “Through this partnership, we are also strengthening relationships within the plastics processing community, and that matters as much as the technology itself.”
Kistler ComoNeo Process Monitoring
During these practical sessions, attendees observe real-time cavity pressure curves and learn how to interpret them to determine part quality. Using actual data, they practice switchover optimization, where they experience first hand how small adjustments can affect the entire process and how to identify the optimal transfer point. By analysing process variation and stability across multiple cycles, attendees gain an understanding of what a controlled, repeatable process looks like in practice. Since traceability is an increasingly critical requirement in modern manufacturing, participants also learn how to capture, store, and structure process data to meet documentation and compliance demands. Kistler also contributes technical knowledge and application insights, ensuring that the measurement data is not only visible but fully interpreted within the context of scientific moulding principles.
“Partnering with Kistler allows us to strengthen our commitment to a data-driven approach to process control. Integrating live cavity pressure monitoring into our seminars gives participants a visceral understanding of what is happening inside the mold, and this understanding is transformative. This is how we enable the next generation of molders to shift from reactive troubleshooting to predictive control,” said Kulkarni.
Seminars are offered mainly in-person in Southern California but also in other parts of the US on a regular basis, including at UMASS, Lowell where Kulkarni is an adjunct faculty. Seminars are also available at customer locations worldwide, with online and hybrid options also available. All courses are fully recorded and accessible on the FimmTech website.
Interested participants can register and find further information at www.fimmtech.com or by contacting Suhas Kulkarni directly at suhas@fimmtech.com.
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