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More Automation = More Capable Robots
More complex automation tasks require use of six-axis robots, often in combination with linear robots, as well as use of machine vision, SCARA robots, and collaborative types.
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NPE2018 New Technology Focus: All-Electrics Multiply in Blow Molding
All-electric shuttles and injection-blow machines continue to proliferate.
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NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Dazzlingly High-Speed Packaging Production
Several machine suppliers are injection molding caps and thin-wall cups in as fast as 2-sec cycles.
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NPE2018 New Technology Focus: LSR in the Spotlight
LSR remains a popular topic, visible at numerous molding demos at the show.
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Small Machines with Big Technology Portfolio
Boy Machines is demonstrating more technology “bang for the buck.”
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Home-Grown Production Monitoring System Brings Industry 4.0 to Smaller Shops
An automotive molder’s need for simple, affordable, easy-to-use production monitoring resulted in a system that brings data-driven decision making to plants of all sizes.
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Robots Play a Role in Industry 4.0
Robots are gaining the ability to monitor their internal systems for remote troubleshooting and predictive maintenance. They also are reporting production data.
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NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Foam Fascination
A new physical foaming process and a significant enhancement of the MuCell process attract attention at the show.
Read MoreTrend Watch: What to Look for in Blow Molding
At NPE2018, look for all-electric machines to feature among blow molding exhibitors.
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Injection-Blow Molding Line Gets a Technology Makeover
Jomar is adding servo-hydraulic drives and Industry 4.0 capabilities to established workhorse machines.
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Ever Seen ‘Orange Peel’ IML? Feel the ‘Peel’ at NPE2018
It’s not a new technology, but it is intriguing, and there will be several examples in production at NPE2018 in Orlando, Fla., this week.
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Smarter & More Collaborative: Yushin Taps into Two Major Robot Trends
New Yushin robots have Industry 4.0 features and collaborative capability.
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