industry 4.0
More 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.
Read MoreMAC 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.
Read MoreAll-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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