Granutec Competitors

The WITTMANN Group is a worldwide leader in the production of injection molding machines, robots and peripheral equipment for the plastics processing industry, headquartered in Vienna/Austria and consisting of two main divisions: WITTMANN BATTENFELD and WITTMANN. They jointly operate the companies of the group with eight production plants in five countries, and its additional sales and service companies are active with 34 facilities on all important plastics markets around the world. WITTMANN BATTENFELD pursues the further expansion of its market position as an injection molding machine manufacturer and specialist for state-of-the-art process technologies. As a supplier of comprehensive, modern machine technology in modular design, the company meets both present and future market demands for plastics injection molding equipment. The WITTMANN product portfolio includes robots and automation systems, material handling systems, dryers, gravimetric and volumetric blenders, granulators, temperature controllers and chillers. With this diversified range of peripheral units, WITTMANN offers plastics processors solutions to cover all production requirements, ranging from independent production cells to integrated plant-wide systems. The syndication of the various segments under the umbrella of the WITTMANN Group has led to complete connectivity between the various product lines, for the benefit of plastics processors with an increasing demand for seamless integration of processing machinery with automation and peripherals.

Kason is a leading worldwide manufacturer of screening equipment and circular fluid bed dryers, coolers and moisturizers for powder and bulk solids ranging from dry or moist materials to solids-laden slurries. Screening applications include classifying, sifting, scalping, de-dusting, and dewatering on a batch or continuous basis, efficiently separating solids from solids and/or solids from liquids at rates from several pounds to 50 tons per hour. VIBROSCREEN Circular Vibratory Screeners are offered in both gravity-fed and in-line-pneumatic configurations, and range in diameter from 18" to 100" (460mm to 2540mm). Models range from basic, low cost screeners available for fast shipment, to highly custom units incorporating patented Kason innovations. CENTRI-SIFTER Centrifugal Sifters and Separators, also offered in gravity-fed and in-line-pneumatic models, can sift, scalp, and/or dewater a broad variety of dry or moist materials, including bulk foods that tend to ball or agglomerate. New models feature cantilevered shafts that allow for removal of internals, and provide vibration-free operation at high speeds under heavy loads. Kason can supply replacement parts including round and cylindrical screens for any make or model of circular separator or centrifugal sifter. VIBRO-BED Circular Vibratory Fluid Bed Processors can dry, cool or moisturize bulk foods with unmatched efficiency because the circular design is inherently rigid, allowing materials of construction to be down-gauged, motors to be downsized and components to be eliminated. All Kason equipment is available in finishes to meet 3-A, FDA, BISSC and/or other US and international standards required in the food, dairy and pharmaceutical industries, as well as Clean-In-Place (CIP)/Sanitize-In-Place (SIP) designs for hands-free sanitizing, and quick-disconnect configurations allowing rapid disassembly for removal of components, wash-down, screen changes and inspection.

Caron Engineering is a leading provider of CNC process optimization, tool monitoring, and manufacturing automation technology. We help manufacturers improve process stability, reduce scrap, optimize cycle times, enable unattended operation, and connect equipment across the shop floor. Our solutions combine high-precision sensors, real-time process intelligence, automated compensation, and low-code automation tools to help manufacturers increase productivity while reducing tooling costs, machine damage, and human error. Caron Engineering technologies support connected manufacturing environments through: • Real-time tool monitoring and adaptive control • Automated tool wear compensation and closed-loop process control • Tool loading automation and tool data management • Sensor analysis and predictive process diagnostics • Machine status visualization and operator guidance • RFID-based operator authorization and access control • Low-code application development and manufacturing workflow automation • Integration across mixed-machine and multi-vendor environments Core Products: • TMAC – Adaptive Real-Time Tool Monitoring and Adaptive Control System • MiConnect Technology – Low-Code Manufacturing Automation Application Builder • AutoComp – Automatic Tool Wear Compensation Software • ToolConnect – Tool Load Automation and Data Management System • DTect-IT – CNC Sensor Analysis and Diagnostic Platform • Smart Light – Intelligent Machine Status and Process Visualization System In addition, Caron Engineering specializes in the integration of laser tool setting, machine tool probing, electronic gauging, and measurement technologies to deliver complete process control solutions. Since 1986, manufacturers worldwide have relied on Caron Engineering to improve machining performance, increase automation, and build more reliable production processes.