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Automate ... or Else
If your molding process isn’t automated, it’s likely not as efficient as it can be.
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AUTOMATION—PART 2 When to Consider Six-Axis Articulated-Arm Robots
Extraordinary versatility suits articulated-arm robots to a wide variety of operations, from loading inserts and unloading parts to decorating, assembly and testing. They also pair well with Cartesian robots. Many mounting options and improved speed and ease of programming add to their flexibility.
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‘Cobot’ Molding Assistants Take on New Challenges
They’re not just for packing boxes anymore. Collaborative robots are proving themselves capable of more sophisticated machine-tending tasks.
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To Succeed in Manufacturing, Focus on Your People First
It’s not easy being a custom injection molder in the NYC metro area. For Natech Plastics, the key is developing employees’ skills and commitment.
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AUTOMATION—PART 1 Why Cartesian Robots Are the All-Around Choice for Injection Molding
This first of three articles on automation for injection molders explains why Cartesian (linear) robots are molders’ first choice in a large majority of applications. Two following articles make the case for, respectively, articulated and collaborative robots.
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Learn About Operating PET Bottle Machines
Practical, hands-on training for machine operators and technicians about running stretch-blow machines.
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3D Printing Helps Niche Manufacturer Bring Product to Market
PT sister publication Additive Manufacturing showcases an interesting example of a unique product manufactured via 3D printing.
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Video: Engel Previews Its Plans for K
In a pre-K press event held at its global headquarters in Schwertberg, Austria, injection molding machine and automation supplier Engel gave the plastics trade press a preview of the technology it will display in Düsseldorf.
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Ban ‘Single-Use’ Plastics? What If They’re Not ‘Single’ Use?
Today’s high-quality bowls and trays for deli foods and restaurant carry-out should not be branded with the despised “single-use” label.
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HP Talks New Recycled Content Plastics Goal & Sustainability in 3D Printing
Nate Hurst, chief sustainable impact officer for HP, discusses the company’s goal to increase recycled content plastic to 30% by 2025 across its print and personal systems portfolio and also sustainable innovations in 3D printing.
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How to Make Your Pneumatics ‘Smart’
Emerson’s Avantics Smart Pneumatics Analyzer digitizes the analog pneumatic environment and monitors and analyzes key operating data.
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HP Opens New 150,000 Square-Foot 3D Printing Center in Barcelona
HP’s investment in the new Barcelona Center creates one of the largest 3D printing and digital manufacturing research and development facilities in the world.
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