industry 4.0
KraussMaffei Names New VP Automation
Mike Gunner will serve as the VP of Automation for the global supplier of plastics processing machinery, joining the company from the Mikron Group.
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Dual Injection Units on a Smaller, Electric Press for 2K Medical Molding
Engel extends its combi M dual-injection unit technology to a smaller tonnage machine with a horizontal indexing table for the first time at K 2022.
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Machine-Side and Central Chiller Lines, Industry 4.0 Controls to Launch
Frigel will use K 2022 to showcase a number of developments in process cooling, including new and expanded lines of central and machine-side chillers, as well as advanced control platforms.
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New Packaging and Industrial Machines Boast Speed, Energy Efficiency, Web Connectivity
Bekum launches two new series of machines with new clamps, extruders, and controls at K 2022 show.
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Digital Product Passport for Plastic Products Supports Circularity
As part of a series of interviews leading-up to K 2022 Show, VDMA interviews Dr. Benedikt Brenken, director of R-Cycle.
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50 Years...600 Issues...and Still Counting
Matt Naitove marks his first half-century in plastics reporting, with a few of his favorite headlines.
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Using Blockchain to Track and Verify Recycling
Supply chain partners assess software for tracking materials.
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Advances in PET Bottle & Cap Molding at Drinktec Show
Easier label separation, higher rPET content, Industry 4.0 digitalization options, lighter CSD bottles, and more at German trade fair.
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Machine Monitoring System Adds ‘Hands-Free’ Downtime Analysis
Get automated analysis of downtime amounts and reasons without any operator input.
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Siemens Expands Digital Ecosystem for IoT ‘Transformation’
New open digital ´óÏó´«Ã½ platform aims to make digital transformation for companies of all sizes faster, easier and scalable.
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