industry 4.0
Open Automation Enables Flexibility in Chemical Recycling
Software-defined equipment control systems can be duplicated, transferred and scaled with ease.
Matt Stonecash
Associate Editor, Plastics Technology Magazine
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.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreEngel 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.
Read MoreSmartChronos Licensed to Kneader Manufacturer
Industry 4.0 platform, developed then spun off by compounder Alterra, to be used by X-Compound in its lab.
Read MoreIndustry 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.
Read MoreAutomation 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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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.
Matt Stonecash
Associate Editor, Plastics Technology Magazine
Molding Solutions for Flexibility and Monitoring
NPE2024: Ewikon highlighting new hot runner nozzle and Smart Control system.
Read MoreConnectivity for Material Handling Offers Greater Visibility
NPE2024: Motan solutions integrate data connectivity.
Read MoreSmart 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 MoreFour 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.
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.
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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.
Bollegraaf 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.
Read MoreCloud-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 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.
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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.
Industry 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.
Read MoreSmart 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.
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