Just in time for FAKUMA 2026, KNARR has relaunched its plate configurator. As a key element of its digital service portfolio, it helps users assemble the required mould bases in a structured way and select the corresponding components to fit precisely.
The relaunch combines proven features with new possibilities: targeted improvements to the established plate configurator make the configuration process more intuitive, transparent and flexible.
Key enhancements include a clearer, vertical user interface that guides users step by step through the configuration. A particular benefit is the direct price indication during the process. Users therefore get a transparent view of costs as they build their configuration and can immediately see the effects of changes, such as switching materials.
A dedicated toggle button now makes the matching P/PX plates immediately available alongside the existing F and K plates. This allows drilled and undrilled plates to be combined within a single mould base, providing greater flexibility when putting together individual solutions.
The optimised 3D view also takes up less space while continuing to provide visual support. Additional technical information, such as dimensions and dimension arrows, can be displayed directly on the model.
Suitable accessories, such as guide pillars, bushes, thermal insulation plates and flanges, can also be selected easily as required. Here too, direct price indication during configuration provides a sound basis for preparing a specific quotation for a mould.
The application is aimed particularly at designers, mould makers and companies wishing to put together standard mould bases quickly, efficiently and according to their needs. Online access allows configurations and price indications to be prepared outside business hours, saving valuable time as early as the planning stage.
The relaunch marks another step in the continuous development of KNARR’s digital services. Direct dialogue with customers and users has traditionally been a high priority and once again played an important role in this project. Their experience and perspectives provided valuable input for the improvements. By bringing different areas of expertise together, technical and functional features were further developed and adapted to current requirements.
With its revised plate configurator, KNARR reinforces its commitment to combining proven products with digital solutions. The aim is to support tool and mould makers not only with high-quality components, but also with practical services that simplify everyday workflows.
