industry 4.0
At K 2025, Automation, AI All the Rage in Blown Film
New controls technology aims to minimize operator involvement and required expertise, while MDO technology continues to advance as well.
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How This Pipemaker Streamlined Data-Management Processes
HakaGerodur centralized and digitized its data flow and certifications using software developed by Pipeson.
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Small Shops, Big Gains: How To Know If You’re Ready for Automation
In injection molding, automation is often seen as a tool for large companies with complex processes and high-volume production, but that mindset misses a broader truth: Automation can benefit molders of all sizes — even those running low-volume or straightforward jobs.
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Evonik Mechanical Recycling Test Site To Get Schneider's Open Automation System
Upgrade aimed at optimizing processes for efficiency and proving utility of open automation in recycling applications.
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Bay's Controller Brings Industry 4.0 to Pelletizing
System lets users precisely control machine speeds, pellet length and other process parameters while tracking data trends and production events.
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K Offers Guided Tours on Hot Topics
K 2025 offers free thematic guided tours in English and German on topics like digitalization, materials, sustainability and next-generation workers.
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Arburg's K Focus: Sustainability, Digitalization, Automation
With some debuts still under wraps at press time, Arburg says attendees will find answers to pressing questions around sustainability, digitalization and automation at its K 2025 booth.
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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.
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Pursuing Paperless: Injection Molders Who Have Embraced Digitization
Read about injection molders who have shifted everything from quality control and scheduling to production and process monitoring to the digital realm.
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Better Manufacturing Data Empowers Plastics Processors to Make Better Decisions
What’s needed to take all the data pulled from production planning, production monitoring and quality control systems and put it in the hands of the right people at the right time?
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