industry 4.0
AI-Based Injection Molding Assistant Launched
LS Mtron’s new AI Molding Assistant and Smart Weight Control technologies can help molders reduce costs while achieving higher quality and productivity.
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Interactive Injection and Automation Display
Boy Machine will let users select a variety of trade fair giveaways to automatically fill a gift box molded at its stand.
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All-Electric Machines & Blow Molding Automation Featured at K 2022
Magic MP spa will present new EBM auto adjustment, electric accumulator-head technology, a larger ISBM machine, a quick-mold-change system, and robotic product handling/palletizing at this month’s show in Düsseldorf.
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Cloud-Based Tool and Asset Tracking
At K 2022, Progressive Components will release ProFile v4 cloud-based tracking system designed to keep digital tabs on molds, dies, machines and fixtures.
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Bosch Rexroth Moving to Larger Charlotte Facility
Bosch Rexroth will move its factory automation technology manufacturing into a “factory of the future” by summer 2024.
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Granulation Gets Connected at K 2022
Rapid Granulator offers innovations in energy efficiency, serviceability, and connectivity.
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How Machine Monitoring Delivers Tangible Results
Much more has been said than done about reaping the benefits of data driven manufacturing among plastics processors. Good technology is essential, but change management is the most difficult part of the process. Here’s how to think about both.
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A Cost Saving Modular Approach to Resin Drying Automation
Whether implementing a moisture-sensing closed-loop system for a single dryer, or automating an entire plant, technology is available to take the guesswork and worry out of resin drying. Using a modular approach allows processors to start simple and build more capabilities over time.
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What Comes After MES? It’s Already Here
If you’re not sure what the initials M-E-S mean, or whether that’s something your ´óÏó´«Ã½ needs, it may be time to look beyond MES to the next generation of manufacturing connectivity.
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‘Plug & Play’ Machine Monitoring For Small and Medium-Size Processors
New firm aims to bring benefits of real-time visibility of plant operations to smaller plastics firms at modest cost with quick and easy implementation.
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