Tony Deligio

Tony Deligio Editor-in-Chief

Automation

Online Tool Configures, Simulates and Optimizes Vacuum Systems

Piab’s OVM Pro 3D tool leverages 3D modeling and simulation to streamline vacuum system configuration.

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industry 4.0

Engel Teases Generative AI Assistant at Digital Days Event

The Austrian maker of injection molding machines and automation introduced a prototype large-language model assistant for its customers: Engel GPT.

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Breaking News From NPE2024

Here is a firsthand report of news in injection molding, extrusion, blow molding and recycling not previously covered.  

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Tooling

New Slide Lock Style Slide Retainer

Progressive Components has expanded its line of SRT Slide Retainers with a new roller design.

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Arburg Announces Change in Management Team

Following Gerhard Böhm’s retirement, Tobias Baur will take over leadership of Arburg’s sales and after sales management division.

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Arburg Opens New Subsidiary in Romania

Arburg expanded its presence in southeastern Europe in April 2024, opening a new subsidiary in Romania.

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Manifold Block Line Extended

Hasco has introduced Z920/... manifold blocks, extending the range with new connection threads and lengths.

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Hot Runners

New Hot Runner Temperature Control

Oerlikon HRSflow’s T-Flow HRS control has launched with three models that are configurable to multiples of six zones.

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Arburg Reopens Refurbished Technology Center in North Rhine-Westphalia

Originally opened in 1982, the Radevormwald tech center, which helps serve customers in the west and north of Germany, received a multimillion Euro investment.

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NPE

Incoming Orders for European Plastics and Rubber Machinery Ended 2023 Down

Noting that geopolitical changes require new corporate strategies, European plastics and rubber machinery trade groups announced that incoming orders fell 22% in 2023.

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Automation

Fully Electric Vacuum Pump Unit for Cobots Eliminates Need for Compressed Air

Piab Group’s piCOBOT electric vacuum pump unit eliminates air tubing and cabling to operate in spaces where compressed air isn’t available.

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M-2 Ejector Pins Line Introduced

Progressive Components says the new M-2 Ejector Pins are especially suited for high wear resistance with abrasive materials and high-heat applications. 

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