industry 4.0

PTXPO Recap: Smarter Resin Drying & Conveying Automation

Check out what you missed on the PTXPO show floor. In this video, Editorial Director Jim Callari breaks down how AI is changing the game in plastics manufacturing.


Digital Product Passport Trialed by Henkel Consumer Brands

Joint project between R Cycle and converter Korozo Group is implementing packaging traceability technology.

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Make Better Automation Selection Choices

Three leading custom injection molders will share their firsthand experiences with the how’s, when’s, what’s and why’s of different injection molding automation projects in this PTXPO Discovery Workshop.

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Open Automation Enables Flexibility in Chemical Recycling

Software-defined equipment control systems can be duplicated, transferred and scaled with ease.

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Equipment Suppliers Show Adaptability and Smarts at TaipeiPlas 2024

Customizable equipment solutions, warm hand-off support, and seamless software integrations highlight Taiwan’s plastics show.

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Beyond the Work Center: Using MES for Data-Driven Decisions Across Manufacturing Operations

Move past “is the job running” and “will it finish on time,” and apply MES to inform workflows ranging from accounting, inventory control, planning, material logistics, quality assurance, engineering and shipping.

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Ensuring Repeatability: The Key to Effective Injection Molding Automation

One of automation’s key promises is repeatability: the same movement to the same location, time and time again. But to achieve that, all elements involved — robot, machine, EOAT, mold — must be in and stay in alignment.

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How This Custom Compounder Leverages AI to Drive Innovation, Sustainability

Alterra has stepped up its cutting-edge Industry 4.0 technology with its own AI platform to further increase its efficiencies.  

Jim Callari
Editorial Director, Plastics Technology

Five Places Where Automation Can Help...the Front Office

Say “manufacturing automation” and thoughts immediately go to the shop floor and specialized production equipment, robotics and material handling systems. But there is another realm of possible automation — the front office.

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What to Look for in High-Speed Automation for Pipette Production

Automation is a must-have for molders of pipettes. Make sure your supplier provides assurances of throughput and output, manpower utilization, floor space consumption and payback period.    

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Engel Teases Generative AI Assistant at Digital Days Event

The Austrian maker of injection molding machines and automation introduced a prototype large-language model assistant for its customers: Engel GPT.

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SmartChronos Licensed to Kneader Manufacturer

Industry 4.0 platform, developed then spun off by compounder Alterra, to be used by X-Compound in its lab.  

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Industry 4.0 and AI in the Spotlight for Shibaura

Shibaura is deploying its exclusive industrial IoT service machiNetCloud at NPE2024 and launching the all-new S-Concept AI system for making real-time process adjustments.

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Automation in Winding, Coiling and Cutting for Reduced Labor and Increased Safety and Consistency

Reel Power will demonstrate how its automatic winding system works in concert with extrusion and automated pick and place.

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Golf Equipment Manufacturer Scores Higher Productivity With Automated Cell

Ping was able to reduce labor and waste at its production facility in Phoenix via an automated molding cell courtesy of Wittmann.

Tony Deligio
Editor-in-Chief, Plastics Technology

Molding Solutions for Flexibility and Monitoring

NPE2024: Ewikon highlighting new hot runner nozzle and Smart Control system.

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Connectivity for Material Handling Offers Greater Visibility

NPE2024: Motan solutions integrate data connectivity.

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Four Industry 4.0 Tech Adoption Insights from Indiana Plastics Manufacturers

As more plastics manufacturers step into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, insights have emerged about how best to approach the digital transformation journey.

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Mold Monitor Adds Wireless Connectivity

NPE2024: Progressive’s CVe OnDemand software now offers wireless connectivity.

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IMM Cells Display Communications, Energy Measurement and Energy Recovery

NPE2024: Wittmann is featuring five injection molding machines incorporating its range of robotics and auxiliaries, with all products employing industry 4.0 communications, energy measurement and a brand-new red color.

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Production Monitoring Automates Molder’s Planning, Operations

DCT saves 60 man-hours per week by shifting from paper records and discrete spreadsheets to a shared, automatic production monitoring platform.

Tony Deligio
Editor-in-Chief, Plastics Technology

Bollegraaf and Greyparrot Team Up in AI Vision Deal

Recycling facilities builder Bollegraaf invests in AI vision technology.

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Adding Remote Service Functions for PET Bottle Blowing

KHS has added features to its internet machine communications portal for PET stretch-blow molding.

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LSR Advances in Dispensing, Tooling and Automation

At Fakuma 2023, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s LSR injection molding machines showcased advances from itself and partners Reinhardt-Technik, Rico and Sepro.

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Cloud-Based Platform Monitors Machine and Plant Health

SACMI says Smart Care is a cloud-based platform designed to help customers optimize plant control and maintenance via new assistance services and proactive problem-solving.

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The Future of Automation in Injection Molding

Are you automating enough? At #PTXPO23 we spoke with leaders in automation and injection molding about the current state of automation and what’s in store for the future.

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Expanded In-Plant Monitoring Capabilities

ACS expands MiVue plant-monitoring system across a wide range of auxiliaires.  

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