{"id":8068,"date":"2026-05-27T14:57:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T14:57:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agi.pt\/2026\/05\/27\/advantages-of-the-fanuc-roboshot-energy-efficiency-in-injection-moulding\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T14:57:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T14:57:35","slug":"advantages-of-the-fanuc-roboshot-energy-efficiency-in-injection-moulding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agi.pt\/en\/2026\/05\/27\/advantages-of-the-fanuc-roboshot-energy-efficiency-in-injection-moulding\/","title":{"rendered":"Advantages of the FANUC ROBOSHOT: Energy efficiency in injection moulding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In an increasingly demanding industrial context, where energy costs continue to rise, optimising electricity consumption has become a strategic priority for companies in the plastics sector. As highlighted by FANUC in its analysis of injection moulding, energy is no longer merely an operating cost: it is a key competitiveness factor.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The real impact of energy consumption<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In injection moulding processes, energy consumption accounts for a significant share of the total production cost. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Over its lifetime, a machine\u2019s electricity costs can far exceed the initial investment in the equipment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This means that the right technological choice affects not only productivity or part quality, but also profitability in the medium and long term.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Energy savings: figures that make a difference<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Among the main benefits of all-electric machines is their high potential for energy savings.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to data presented by FANUC:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">They reduce energy consumption by between <b>5% and 10% compared to other electric machines <\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">They achieve savings of between 50% and 70% compared with hydraulic machines<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">These figures highlight a paradigm shift in how operational efficiency is conceived and managed in industrial environments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Electric vs hydraulic machines: a paradigm shift<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Electric machines eliminate the inefficiencies inherent in hydraulic systems, such as constant energy consumption even during idle phases. In contrast, they adjust energy use to the actual demand of the process. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technologies such as the FANUC Roboshot embody this advance, providing precise process control and optimising every stage of the production cycle.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8060\" src=\"https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FDE-Service_Maintenance-HR-1020826-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FDE-Service_Maintenance-HR-1020826-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FDE-Service_Maintenance-HR-1020826-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FDE-Service_Maintenance-HR-1020826-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FDE-Service_Maintenance-HR-1020826-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FDE-Service_Maintenance-HR-1020826-2048x1367.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reliable processes and maximum availability<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to direct energy savings, efficiency also depends on process stability. In this respect, solutions such as the FANUC Roboshot stand out by: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensuring stable injection processes <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maximising uptime <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Delivering consistent production quality <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Greater reliability translates directly into fewer interruptions and higher overall efficiency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beyond consumption: \u201cenergy beyond energy\u201d<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The modern approach to energy efficiency goes beyond pure electricity consumption. Factors such as process stability and operational optimisation have a direct impact on performance: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More stable processes <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduced scrap rates <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Faster cycle times <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More agile adjustments and changeovers <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All of this contributes to improving productivity without increasing energy consumption.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8061\" src=\"https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FAN-RS-Alpha-SiB_Detail-1-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FAN-RS-Alpha-SiB_Detail-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FAN-RS-Alpha-SiB_Detail-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FAN-RS-Alpha-SiB_Detail-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FAN-RS-Alpha-SiB_Detail-1-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FAN-RS-Alpha-SiB_Detail-1-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The real energy equation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To understand the true impact of efficiency, a broader perspective is required. As FANUC suggests, the real energy equation is: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Productivity + availability + reliability = energy savings<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This approach demonstrates that savings do not depend solely on electricity consumption, but on the overall performance of the production system.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Total cost of ownership: the key to decision-making<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Beyond the purchase price, the concept of <b>Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) <\/b>is particularly relevant. Investing in more energy-efficient equipment can lead to:<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lower operating costs <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduced maintenance downtime <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Longer equipment lifespan <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In short, a higher initial investment can be quickly offset thanks to energy savings and improved production performance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AGI\u2019s commitment to a more sustainable future<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The plastics industry is evolving towards more efficient, automated and sustainable models. In this context, AGI positions itself as a strategic player in the industry\u2019s transformation, contributing to its sustainable development and collaborating with companies ready to face the sector\u2019s future challenges.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In an increasingly demanding industrial context, where energy costs continue to rise, optimising electricity consumption has become a strategic priority for companies in the plastics sector. As highlighted by FANUC in its analysis of injection moulding, energy is no longer merely an operating cost: it is a key competitiveness factor. 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