industry 4.0
New Packaging and Industrial Machines Boast Speed, Energy Efficiency, Web Connectivity
Bekum launches two new series of machines with new clamps, extruders, and controls at K 2022 show.
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Digital Product Passport for Plastic Products Supports Circularity
As part of a series of interviews leading-up to K 2022 Show, VDMA interviews Dr. Benedikt Brenken, director of R-Cycle.
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50 Years...600 Issues...and Still Counting
Matt Naitove marks his first half-century in plastics reporting, with a few of his favorite headlines.
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Using Blockchain to Track and Verify Recycling
Supply chain partners assess software for tracking materials.
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Advances in PET Bottle & Cap Molding at Drinktec Show
Easier label separation, higher rPET content, Industry 4.0 digitalization options, lighter CSD bottles, and more at German trade fair.
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Machine Monitoring System Adds ‘Hands-Free’ Downtime Analysis
Get automated analysis of downtime amounts and reasons without any operator input.
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Siemens Expands Digital Ecosystem for IoT ‘Transformation’
New open digital business platform aims to make digital transformation for companies of all sizes faster, easier and scalable.
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Seven Automation Opportunities You May Have Overlooked
While not every process is appropriate for automation, the rapid advancement of robotics is allowing a much wider array of businesses access to this technology. Here are some areas where automation makes sense that you might not have considered.
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How Production Monitoring Can Make You a Better Processor
Real-time information on all your production equipment not only boosts productivity and profitability, but it encourages proactive vs. reactive thinking and sharing of best practices. See how this approach benefited a blow molder with 19 plants.
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Energy Consumption in Manufacturing: New Data Standard in Development
Industry 4.0 data-communication standards will gain a protocol for sharing information on energy use in production.
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