Use AI, Machine Learning to Take Variability Out of Manufacturing
| Plastics Technology
Variability has always created insurmountable challenges for manufacturers. However, in the last decade, impact has been more painful due to a lack of experienced workforce. By leveraging technological advancements, particularly in AI, manufacturers can gain a transformative competitive advantage in both cost reduction and workforce development.
Three-in-One Cutter Boosts Thread Milling Capabilities
| MoldMaking Technology
Walter USA launches Thrill∙tec TC645 Supreme, which combines core hole drilling, chamfering and threading for mass production or small part runs.
How to Rapidly Calibrate 4-Laser Production LPBF Machines
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Multi-laser machines introduce an additional source of variation; the separate lasers have to synch with one another. At this Indiana additive manufacturer, one-third of the laser powder bed fusion machines are multi-laser. Here is is the AM calibration tool this company uses.
Maguire Focusing on New Technologies to Help Processors Get More Efficient
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Machine builder eyes gains in productivity and energy savings across product line to help processors boost efficiencies.
NPE 2024 Set to Showcase Solutions for 6 Key Moldmaking Trends
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
The moldmaking and plastics industries have undergone some changes in the past six years, all of which emphasize the importance of innovation and adaptability for competitiveness.
Tederic Promotes High Technology, Broader Market Presence
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Four cells are running in its booth including a 1,300-ton multimaterial system highlighting its 2K capabilities.
Horn Turning Grade Performs in Applications With Variable Hardness
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The new SG66 carbide grade is suitable for reliably processing highly temperature-resistant and other difficult-to-machine steel alloys.
For W&H, Big Themes are MDO, the Circular Economy, Retrofits
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Machine builders responding to a need for flexible packaging processors are looking to make their operations more sustainable.
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Omron lanza sus nuevos robots móviles automatizados
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Los robots móviles automatizados de Omron proporcionan un desplazamiento fiable.
Yushin Boasts Its Largest Ever NPE Presence
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
More Yushin robots are taking on more tasks than ever before at the triennial show, with premieres for the newest Large, RC-SE and YD Series.
Hasco Marks a Century in Mold Components, Mold Bases and Hot Runners with Cake and New Technologies
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Cake, drinks and the unveiling of a new North American website providing online ordering in the U.S. and Canada for the first time are just some of the things happening at Hasco’s booth as it brings its year-long centennial celebration to Orlando.
Conair: Going All In on AI
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Conveying with Optimizer, Conair’s new AI-based conveying technology stands to be a true game changer for plastics processors.
When to Refurbish and When to Buy New
John Miller | Modern Machine Shop
The choice between buying a new machine or refurbishing the current one will become clear after a thorough assessment of the machine.
ANIPAC elige a Marlene Fragoso como primera mujer presidenta
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La ANIPAC tiene nueva Comisión Ejecutiva. Por primera vez, en 61 años de historia, elige a una mujer en la presidencia. La Arquitecta Marlene Fragoso, empresaria y líder en rotomoldeo, presidirá la Asociación Nacional de Industrias del Plástico.
Arburg Debuts New Machine Outside of Germany for First Time
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Arburg says the Allrounder 720 E injection molding machine premiere highlights the importance of the show and market.
New Pump Rewrites Conveying Rules
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Smart Pump technology brings more flexibility and finesse to resin conveying.
Bole Establishes New Machines and New U.S. Subsidiary at NPE2024
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: The injection molding machine suppliers has four machines running in its booth molding automotive, medical and consumer goods applications.
Pelletizing System for Engineered Resins and Recycled Materials for Optical Molding
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Matsui America is introducing the Raptor 22 pelletizing system.
Addex Continues to Advancing Cooling in Blown Film
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Cooling specialist Addex debuts auto-profiling air ring for rotating dies, and new single-plenum air ring.