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But if you’re looking for ideas on what—and how—to automate, you to hear what other molders, as well as robot suppliers, have to say at Plastics Technology’s 27^th annual , April 4-6 in Charlotte, N.C. Among 65 presentations at the two-and-a-half-day event, these address specifically robots and automation—including one molder’s prescriptions for organizing “lights-out” operations.

Tuesday, Apr. 4

Dino Caparco, Yushin America
Successful Automation Implementation

Jim Healy, Sepro America
How to Hire a Robot

Juergen Giesow, Arburg
When to Use Cartesian or 6-Axis Articulated Robots

Scott Rogers & Frank Buck, Noble Plastics
Complex Automation Setups Including 6-Axis Robots, Vision Systems & Other Peripherals

Wednesday, Apr. 5

Stu Kaplan, Makuta Technics
Lights Out Injection Molding: the Equipment, Processes & Culture That Make It Work

…AND ALL MOLDERS SHOULD NOT MISS THIS TALK ON A BREAKING ISSUE IN MOLDING PLANT SAFETY REGULATIONS:

WED. APRIL 5

Bruce Main, Design Safety Engineering, Inc.
OSHA and You: The Battle for Control of Hazardous Energy

…PLUS, TWO SPECIAL EVENTS:

MON. APRIL 3

Pre-Conference Seminar with Molding Guru John Bozzelli*
“Five Key Topics in Scientific Injection Molding”
Lecture and machine demonstration
Choice of two sessions:
9:00 am to Noon, or 1:00 to 4:00 pm
*Additional fee

THURS. APRIL 6

Post-Conference Free Tour & Demonstration at RocTool
1:00 to 3:30 pm

Space for both events is limited, so sign up now. Register .