Automation Level | High-volume production facilities | Industry: Semi-automatic (ISO 9283 Level 2) ▲ Base: Fully automated (ISO 9283 Level 3) ▲▲ Advanced: AI-driven adaptive automation (ISO 9283 Level 4)
| Base reduces labor costs; Advanced optimizes production in real-time | Industry requires manual oversight; Advanced has higher initial cost |
Material Compatibility | Versatile material processing needs | Industry: 5 common plastics (ASTM D6470) Base: XPS/polystyrene +6 materials (ASTM D6470) ▲ Advanced: +PVC/TPU (ASTM D6470) ▲▲
| Base meets standard needs; Advanced supports niche materials | Industry limits material options; Advanced requires training |
Design Flexibility | Custom profile manufacturers | Industry: 10 pre-set profiles (ISO 10303) Base: 20+ standard designs (ISO 10303) ▲ Advanced: CAD integration for bespoke profiles (ISO 10303) ▲▲
| Base offers variety; Advanced enables unique designs | Industry lacks customization; Advanced needs CAD expertise |
Structural Strength | Heavy-duty construction projects | Industry: 200 N/m² (ASTM D638) Base: 300 N/m² (ASTM D638) ▲ Advanced: 400 N/m² (ASTM D638) ▲▲
| Base meets commercial standards; Advanced excels in heavy-duty uses | Industry may fail under stress; Advanced adds cost |
Energy Efficiency | Low operational cost facilities | Industry: 0.8 power factor (IEC 60034-30-1) Base: 0.9 ▲ Advanced: 0.95 ▲▲
| Base reduces energy bills; Advanced minimizes environmental impact | Industry has higher energy use; Advanced needs maintenance |
Screw Design | High-viscosity material processing | Industry: Single-screw (ISO 1043) Base: Double-screw (ISO 1043) ▲ Advanced: Twin-flight double-screw (ISO 1043) ▲▲
| Base improves material mixing; Advanced handles tougher materials | Industry struggles with complex polymers; Advanced requires expert operation |