IOCCO sets a new standard in lamination:
Vacuum Bag Furnace with Digital Twin & AI
The automotive glass sector is evolving fast under safety rules, electrification and comfort. IOCCO responds with a next-generation Vacuum Bag Furnace integrating Digital Twin and Artificial Intelligence, delivering unmatched efficiency, stability and flexibility.
Figures certified by the monitoring of five full-capacity plants over six months.
Key trends: smart glass (PDLC, SPD), panoramic roofs, lightweighting, thermal comfort and ESG. The market demands efficient, resilient and just-in-time processes.
IOCCO’s Vacuum Bag Furnace solution
- Digital Twin & AI: continuous optimisation of thermodynamic parameters.
- Advanced automation: user-friendly interface; minimal labour dependency.
- Backup in critical areas: operational continuity and resilience.
- Intelligent software: setup guidance and automatic actions to keep the process curve.
Measured results
- Energy reduction ≈ 25–35% compared with previous versions.
- Labour cost reduction ≈ 80% thanks to automation.
- Repeatable quality, stable processes, simplified management.
Vacuum Bag Furnace vs Vacuum Ring Furnace: efficiency & convenience
20-year simulations highlight two break-even points: (1) on cumulative costs, the Vacuum Bag Furnace offsets initial CAPEX within a few years; (2) on unit cost, lower from the very first cycles thanks to efficiency and intelligent control.
The Vacuum Bag Furnace also enables just-in-time strategies, cutting inventory and tied-up capital, with direct benefits on margins and competitiveness.
Applications
Ultra-thin multilayers and complex laminations with PDLC, PVB, SPD, XIR, EVA, integrated sensors and extended surfaces for thermal comfort and safety.
Alignment with ESG directives
The Vacuum Bag Furnace is designed to support Environmental, Social and Governance goals. Lower energy demand directly reduces CO₂ emissions, automation improves workplace safety and reduces manual workload, and digital monitoring ensures traceability and transparency for ESG reporting. This makes the solution fully aligned with the latest European and international sustainability directives.
Would you like to see the real-case break-even simulation? Write to us: sales@ioccogroup.com
