Automation

Packaging

In-Mold Labeling: High Performance at Lower Cost

ARI introduces a Well-Lih IML system at 20-30 percent cost savings.

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Automation

Injection Molding: Wittmann’s U.S. Debut of Two Machines, New Robots & Auxiliaries at NPE

A high-speed packaging machine, two-shot micromolder, and new high-end and economical robots, plus several new auxiliaries bow in at NPE.

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Automation

Automotive Molder Finds More Floorspace with “L”-Mount Robots

Midwest Molding finds room to expand capacity with space-saving robot mounting arrangement.

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Automation

Standard Gripper-Arm Components Online

New gripper components in an online catalog with CAD configuring and viewing functionalities.

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Thermoforming

High-Speed Robots for Thermoforming, Packaging

Servo-driven robots can fit new or existing thermoformers and be configurerd to stack parts off the side or at the end of the line. 

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economics

‘Growth Momentum’ Poised to Continue

Plastics Industry Association economist Perc Pineda says low energy prices, technology advances, and mechanization/automation are keys to manufacturing growth.

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Automation

Packaging: Safe, Smart, Sustainable

In packaging, most of the innovations in materials, recycling, recyclability, lightweight and renewable resources are oriented toward sustainability. But there are many paths. Processors, material suppliers, and industry leaders weigh in on their approaches.

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Automation

Cobot Helps Molder Keep Pace

Collaborative robot boosts process efficiency by 25%, while unburdening workers from the shop floor’s more tedious tasks.

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NPE

The Global Economy: 'Growth Momentum' Poised to Continue

Plastics Industry Association economist Perc Pineda says low energy prices, technology advances, and mechanization/automation are keys to manufacturing growth.

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Automation

Robots Are Asked to Do More and to Be Team Players, Too

At NPE, key themes will be cell automation and equipment connectivity. Look for more capable robots and forward thinking about Industry 4.0. The “collaborative” niche is also growing.

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Process Cooling