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Automation: Cobot Adds Interface for Easier Integration With Injection Molding Machines
Universal Robots has developed an Injection Molding Machine Interface (IMMI) supported by EUROMAP 67 and SPI AN-146 communication protocols, simplifying cobot/machine integration.
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Materials: Medical TPEs Boast Excellent Adhesion to Engineering Plastics
Teknor Apex’s next-generation Medalist MD-3000 Series said to offer productivity advantages over silicones.
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Injection Molding: Better Flow Simulation with Fiber Reinforcements
Long and short fibers align during flow in the mold, and this, in turn, influences the flow pattern. New math helps Moldex3D simulate this phenomenon.
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Cooling: TCU Packs More Output Into Same Footprint With Stacked Design
Delta T Systems (Richfield, Wisc.) extended its Eco Series temperature control unit (TCU) with a new stacked model featuring a common water supply and common electrical supply inside the cabinet to save even more space.
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Automation: Kit Turns Cobots into Autonomous Bin Pickers
Universal Robots says ActiNav allows its cobots to autonomously extract parts from a bin and place them with precision and orientation.
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Testing: 'First' Tailor-Made Process for Small-Scale Thermoplastics Sample Preparation
MeltPrep offers free sample preparation of thermoplastic formulations with the launch of its VCM process.
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Materials: TPEs for Skin and Mouth Contact Safety and Comfort
Kraiburg TPE adds new compounds for the dental and oral hygiene market.
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Testing: 3D Laser Scanner for Large-Scale Parts and Industrial Environments
Exact Metrology’s new Leica RTC360 Scanner offering is a portable coordinate measuring machine with 3D reality capture.
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Mixing: Triple-Shaft Mixer with Powder Induction Manifold
Dual-post triple-shaft design has been upgraded with new feature to streamline the processing of substantial powder phases.
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Extrusion: Inspection System for Corrugated Pipe
New system can detect flaws in pipe areas deemed undetectable previously.
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Extrusion: Measure Optical Distortion in Sheet in Real Time
Osprey 9 CW enables real-time, continuous inspection and measurement of continuous product, identifying and quantifying all types of optical distortion over the entire web of PC and acrylic sheet before cutting.
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Injection Molding: Arburg Introduces Its Largest Packaging Machine Ever
The hybrid press features 660 tons of clamp force, 40 inches between its tiebars and shot weights up to 148 ounces.
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