industry 4.0

Heating & Cooling 14 Aug 2015

'Talking’ Machines Pave the Way for Processing Plants of Tomorrow

At the convergence of smarter equipment, open communication protocols, and more powerful networks, a new shop floor emerges where groups of intelligent machines work seamlessly as integrated systems.

Drying 1 Jul 2015

Auxiliaries AT NPE: New Controls Link Auxiliaries

Industry 4.0—the internet of things—is bringing a new level of connectivity to auxiliary equipment. Here’s a rundown of developments there, along with other news in auxiliaries from the show.

Additive Manufacturing 1 Jun 2015

‘Industry 4.0’ Demo at Hanover Fair

Linking molding and 3D printing machines and part data via the "cloud" allows "mass customization."

Medical 25 May 2015

INJECTION MOLDING AT NPE: Presses, Robots & Cell Automation

Everything molders need to compete in markets from automotive to medical was on display in Orlando. Besides a huge number of new machine models, there was emphasis on cell integration and automation.

industry 4.0 19 May 2015

Chinaplas 2015: Engel Announces Record Results, New Automation Center in Shanghai

Austrian injection molding machine and automation supplier Engel announced at Chinaplas 2015 that it eclipsed the euro 1 billion mark for annual sales for the first time ever, hitting 1.068 billion euros ($1.4 billion) for its fiscal year ending in March.

industry 4.0 30 Jan 2015

Detect When Equipment Needs Maintenance—Before It’s Too Late

New technology to debut next month at NPE warns when preventive maintenance is needed, before equipment failure disrupts production.

Automotive 6 Jan 2015

Tea Leaves Point to Growth, Greater Connectivity in Mfg. in 2015

Many predictions about the literally nuts-and-bolts world of manufacturing for 2015 center on things that are decidedly less tangible then, well, nuts and bolts.