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.
#economics

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.

Spark Stage Schedule

| Plastics Technology

NPE2024 Spark Stage Schedule, May 7

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.

Spark Stage Schedule

| Plastics Technology

Spark Stage Schedule, May 10

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.

Spark Stage Schedule

| Plastics Technology

Spark Stage Schedule, May 9

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.