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AMRs and Cobots Target Inspection, Palletizing and Movement of Finished Goods
The same year it marked its 70th year in ´óÏó´«Ã½, custom injection molder Hoffer Plastics (South Elgin, Illinois) — which routinely reinvests more than 10% of its annual revenue back into new equipment — prioritized automation in that CapEx with some stunning results.
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Applying AI to Manage, Synchronize Material Data and Power Material Development
Global masterbatch and compound producer Kafrit Group worked with MaterialsZone to apply AI to its raw materials management and product development.
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An Uphill Journey
Proper end-of-life outcomes for plastics are possible, if we’re willing to put in the work.
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Injection Molded Enclosures Plug into Potential Electric Vehicle Battery Applications
In partnership with material suppliers, Engel is proving out injection molded thermoplastic-based concepts for electric vehicle battery housings, utilizing production tools and dedicated machines at its large press factory in St. Valentin, Austria.
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Compact Solution for Two-Component Molding
Zahoransky’s new internal mold handling technology foregoes the time, space and money required for core-back, rotary table or index plate technologies for 2K molding.
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Plastics Machinery Shipments Rebound in Third Quarter
The Plastics Industry Association’s Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES) third quarter shipment data for primary plastics machinery in North America showed improvement.
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Temperature Control Unit (TCU) Modulates Heat Output in Real Time
Delta T Systems’ Smart series water TCU features “Vari-Heat” technology for greater precision and efficiency.
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Cooling Bore Creates Turbulent Flow
Hasco says its Cooling Tornado facilitates turbulent flow, boosting cooling effectiveness by up to 20%.
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Danish End-of-Arm-Tool (EOAT) Supplier Adds North American Distribution
Globeius is now distributing Roborex EOAT parts for the North American plastics industry, with online purchasing available.
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Record Number of Industrial Robots in Use on US Factory Floors
More than 380,000 industrial robots were in action in U.S. factories in 2023, according to the new World Robotics report from the International Federation of Robotics.
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Nefab Opens Moldmaking Facility in Michigan
Nefab’s says its new 19,000-square-foot Polyflex facility will enable it design, prototype and manufacture tooling for its returnable and reusable automotive logistics packaging products.
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Yizumi Opens Expanded Facility in Ohio
The Chinese supplier of processing machinery, including injection molding machines, unveiled a new expansion that nearly doubles its total footprint in Iberia to 44,000 square feet.
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