industry 4.0

Automation

More Automation Comes to Blown Film Processing

New system for cuts in half the time to move from one product format to another.

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‘Get the Right Information to the Right People at the Right Time’

Scott Rogers at Noble Plastics is working on production-monitoring software to empower his shop-floor personnel.

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Resin Conveying

‘Digitalization’ – Awkward Term for a Vital Concept

At K 2022, 85 machines from 40 companies showed off their Industry 4.0 capabilities via OPC-UA interface. A new universal interface for Material Supply Systems was revealed at the show.

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industry 4.0

MAC Automation Concepts Completes Expansion

The supplier of auxiliary equipment and parts-handling products has expanded its building and the land its located on in Woodstock, Ill.

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Automation Evolution: From Robots to Work Cells, Solo Devices to Integrated Systems

Injection molding automation has progressed from devices to systems, from simplicity to more complex capabilities. The author traces this development through various levels of automation – all still available choices today – and analyzes the costs and capabilities for each level.

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industry 4.0

AlphaMAC All-Electric Extrusion Blow Molders Come to U.S.

Italian-built machines for containers up to 30 L are offered with built-in robot, quality-control station, and Industry 4.0 features.

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Film Extrusion

Film Processor Automates Complex Resin Management, Blending & Distribution System

Polipak of Poland moves to BlendSave system to support sustainability and Industry 4.0 objectives.  

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Automation

AI-Based Injection Molding Assistant Launched

LS Mtron’s new AI Molding Assistant and Smart Weight Control technologies can help molders reduce costs while achieving higher quality and productivity.

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Interactive Injection and Automation Display

Boy Machine will let users select a variety of trade fair giveaways to automatically fill a gift box molded at its stand.

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All-Electric Machines & Blow Molding Automation Featured at K 2022

Magic MP spa will present new EBM auto adjustment, electric accumulator-head technology, a larger ISBM machine, a quick-mold-change system, and robotic product handling/palletizing at this month’s show in Düsseldorf.

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