HMI Design

Extrusion Blow Molding Machine HMI Design
Plastiblow S.r.l.
2025

Design and development of a new operator interface for Plastiblow’s extrusion blow molding machine portfolio, supporting a new generation of machines characterized by high performance, reduced energy consumption, and ease of use.

The project placed the operator at the center of the experience, creating a flexible and configurable HMI capable of adapting to different machine models and production configurations.

CONTEXT

Plastiblow embarked on an innovation journey to modernize both the design of its machines and the experience provided to operators.

The goal was to develop a new HMI capable of simplifying daily operations, adapting to different machine configurations, and enhancing the technological strengths that distinguish Plastiblow solutions.

OBJECTIVES

Redefine the operator experience through usability-driven UI/UX Design and HMI Design.
Create a modular and configurable interface adaptable to different machine architectures.
Deliver a consistent and intuitive user experience through adaptive and customizable navigation.
Develop a scalable, maintainable, and future-ready mappView solution.

DEVELOPMENT AND SOLUTION

AGD LAB designed a new operator experience based on a detailed analysis of the different machine configurations and related operational workflows.

The interface was developed to dynamically adapt to the characteristics of each Plastiblow machine model, ensuring a consistent user experience regardless of the installed configuration.

MAIN FEATURES

Operator interface designed according to industrial UI/UX and HMI Design principles.

Support for machine configurations with one or two simultaneously operating Molding lines.

Adaptive navigation based on machine model and installed configuration.

Light and dark themes with standardized and reusable graphical components.

VALUE

The new HMI enables Plastiblow to deliver a modern, intuitive, and highly adaptable operator experience across its machine portfolio. By dynamically adjusting navigation, content, and functionality according to machine configuration, the solution simplifies machine operation and improves overall efficiency.

At the same time, the adoption of a modular and standardized architecture supports future platform evolution, reducing development effort, maintenance activities, and the complexity of managing the entire HMI ecosystem.