industry 4.0
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.
Matt Stonecash
Associate Editor, Plastics Technology Magazine
Smart Granulator Control Integrates Size-Reduction Systems, Enables Predictive and Knife Maintenance
NPE 2024: Conair’s New SG Control is available for its Viper Granulators
Read MoreMold Monitor Adds Wireless Connectivity
NPE2024: Progressive’s CVe OnDemand software now offers wireless connectivity.
Read MoreIMM 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.
Read MoreBollegraaf and Greyparrot Team Up in AI Vision Deal
Recycling facilities builder Bollegraaf invests in AI vision technology.
Read MoreAdding Remote Service Functions for PET Bottle Blowing
KHS has added features to its internet machine communications portal for PET stretch-blow molding.
Read MoreLSR 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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Molding Solutions for Flexibility and Monitoring
NPE2024: Ewikon highlighting new hot runner nozzle and Smart Control system.
Matt Stonecash
Associate Editor, Plastics Technology Magazine
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.
Read MoreEnsuring 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreExpanded In-Plant Monitoring Capabilities
ACS expands MiVue plant-monitoring system across a wide range of auxiliaires.
Read MoreIndustry 4.0 Without Fear: Modular MES Software Lets You ‘Start Simple’ and Add on Later
‘Don’t be afraid of MES.’ App-based platform can start with monitoring just downtime and cycle time on a few machines and add machines and functionality later.
Read MoreManufacturers’ Superpower: ‘X-Ray Vision’ into Your Processes
Meet a ‘new’ name (to North American processors) in MES software, which provides a simple, modular way to achieve visibility into your production operations.
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Connectivity for Material Handling Offers Greater Visibility
NPE2024: Motan solutions integrate data connectivity.
Matt Stonecash
Associate Editor, Plastics Technology Magazine
Smart Systems Illuminate Material Recovery for Enhanced Plastics Recycling
Data collection and machine learning can give MRF operators and brand owners an enhanced view of the fate of recyclable materials.
Read MoreAutomation in Thermoforming on the Rise
Equipment suppliers’ latest innovations exemplify this trend driven by factors such as labor shortages, higher-speed thermoformers and tighter quality control.
Read MoreDigital Watermarks Initiative Moves to Pilot Market Phase in France
Digimarc announces expansion of the Holygrail 2.0 Watermarking Initiative.
Read MoreMore Automation Comes to Blown Film Processing
New system for cuts in half the time to move from one product format to another.
Read More‘Get the Right Information to the Right People at the Right Time’
Scott Rogers at Noble Plastics is working on production-monitoring software to empower his shop-floor personnel.
Read More‘Digitalization’ – Awkward Term for a Vital Concept
At K 2022, 85 machines from 40 companies showed off their Industry 4.0 capabilities via OPC-UA interface. A new universal interface for Material Supply Systems was revealed at the show.
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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.
MAC Automation Concepts Completes Expansion
The supplier of auxiliary equipment and parts-handling products has expanded its building and the land its located on in Woodstock, Ill.
Read MoreAutomation Evolution: From Robots to Work Cells, Solo Devices to Integrated Systems
Injection molding automation has progressed from devices to systems, from simplicity to more complex capabilities. The author traces this development through various levels of automation – all still available choices today – and analyzes the costs and capabilities for each level.
Read MoreAlphaMAC All-Electric Extrusion Blow Molders Come to U.S.
Italian-built machines for containers up to 30 L are offered with built-in robot, quality-control station, and Industry 4.0 features.
Read MoreFilm Processor Automates Complex Resin Management, Blending & Distribution System
Polipak of Poland moves to BlendSave system to support sustainability and Industry 4.0 objectives.
Read MoreAI-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.
Read MoreInteractive 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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