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High-Tech Blow Molding At Agri-Industrial Plastics
This family-owned custom molder stands out in its use of advanced computer and automation tools to claim a niche in large, complex, and multi-layer parts.
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IoT Strategy Cuts Human Error at Teel
Controlling up to 20 parameters from a single web interface has slashed setup time and increased output at a leading profile processor.
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China Is Fast Becoming a High-Tech Competitor
As its labor-cost advantage erodes, China’s manufacturing sector bolsters its high technology status.
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Petrakis to Lead Plastics Ind Association Equipment Council
Equipment council described as 'at the core' of the industry.
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Hot-runner controls supplier joins a stable of prominent names in hot-runner, controls, and tooling.
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INJECTION MOLDING: New Monitors, Controls, Sensors
New capabilities include the OPC-UA interface for Industry 4.0 communications.
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Auxiliary Equipment Suppliers Take Partners to Boost Extrusion Offerings
Maguire and Moretto acquire extrusion equipment and controls.
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‘Predictive Maintenance’ Is Key to Optimum Machine Utilization
I wrote here recently that this month’s K 2016 show in Dusseldorf (where I and the whole staff of Plastics Technology are headed next week) is evidence that the wave of “Industry 4.0” activity is building toward a crest.
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OEM Sees Predictive Maintenance As Key to Equipment Utilization
Wittmann Battenfeld's new Condition Monitoring System debuted at K 2016.
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A Molder’s Plea: Let’s Standardize Controllers
P,R,N,D is a standard for any automatic-transmission vehicle, regardless of who makes it. It isn’t so simple when it comes to injection molding machines. From manufacturer to manufacturer you will see little to no continuity in controller layout, icons, or even terminology.
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