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Cobot Line Increases Top Speed
Universal Robots says for pick-and-place applications, the new UR15 delivers up to 30% cycle time improvements compared to prior UR models.
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Injection Molding Conference Returns to Penn State Behrend
Taking place June 11-12, the conference features more than 30 presentations and 13 focused tutorials, as well as networking opportunities.
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Open Press/No Operator: Plastics Processing and the Skills Gap
Order for parts? Check. Material…machine…mold? Check…check…check. Operator? Operator…?
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North American Robot Orders Flat in First Quarter
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) reported a 15% rise in order value, however, and announced plans to track cobot sales.
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Engel Establishes Spanish Subsidiary
Engel has established a subsidiary in Spain via the acquisition of its long-standing Barcelona-based partner: Roegele S.A.
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MPM’s Second Act: Keeping Injection Molding, Moldmaking in the Midwest
Larry Austin’s 35 years at a highly successful injection molding company inform much of what he does and doesn’t want in his second act in plastics owning an injection molding company.
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Ultralight PET Preform Design
The Factor 101 design created by KHS and Husky uses just 5.89 g of material to hold 591 mL of product — equivalent to a 20-ounce water bottle.
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Injection Molding Stock-Shape Parts in High-Temperature Materials
Patented technology is described as a hybrid that uses a specialized tool, a standard injection molding machine and off-the-shelf components to replace compression molding and extrusion for large stock shapes.
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Extrusion: Live and In Person
Log out from your computer and make plans to join us in Boston this May for Extrusion 2025.
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Golf Equipment Manufacturer Scores Higher Productivity With Automated Cell
Ping was able to reduce labor and waste at its production facility in Phoenix via an automated molding cell courtesy of Wittmann.
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PTXPO Preview: Intouch Monitoring Previews Mobile App
The provider of real-time monitoring and MES technologies will showcase its production monitoring suite, including a preview of a new mobile app.
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PTXPO Preview: Hasco Has New Mold Components on Hand
New cooling bores, an extended standard bar range and melt filtration are among the highlights of Hasco’s plans for PTXPO 2025.
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