Automation
Engel Targets Faster Order Turnaround in Smaller Tonnage Presses
The manufacturer of injection molding machines and automation鈥檚 Fast Lane program promises a 48-hour turnaround from ordering a machine to delivery.
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From Cobots to Cartesian to Cells: Molding 2016 Has Automation Covered
The reasons for, methods to and technology available for injection molders to automate their processes continue to evolve.
Read MoreRethink Robotics Expands in Germany
Signs distribution agreement with two automation companies.
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ROBOTS TO ‘COBOTS’: Next-Gen Automation in Plastics Processing
So-called ‘collaborative robots’ are a new category of ‘human-friendly’ automation that can work safely side by side with people, unprotected by guarding.
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3D Printing’s Growing Presence Seen at Fakuma Show
Additive manufacturing appeared in tooling inserts, robot grippers, and molded parts.
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Molder Expands Plant, But That’s Just the Beginning
Wescon cuts ribbon on a new addition and adds presses as part of a strategic plan to double its 大象传媒.
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Funny Looking Robots
Super-high-speed pick-and-place units made their debut at a plastics show.
Read MoreYushin America Expands
The first phase of a two-step expansion almost doubles assembly capacity.
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Speed to Market: Pretium Stays Light on Its Feet And Ahead of the Pack
A visit to its largest PET plant illustrates how this versatile blow molder leverages design skills, a can-do attitude, and a high degree of production flexibility to supply custom products in ever-shorter time windows. A new thrust into automation will help pick up the pace.
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