More content from March 2024

Tahara
The Tahara Innovarex 400D blow molding machine has a range of design revisions and can produce 3,840 bottles per hour.
The Innovarex 400D has a range of design revisions and can produce 3,840 bottles per hour.
March 21, 2024
Moretto
Moretto's X Comb dryers incorporate smart technology.
Blenders, feeders, dryers and more can analyze data, make adjustments on the fly, predict maintenance and help compensate for a lack of skilled workers.
March 19, 2024
Globeius
These heated nippers from MouldPro make degating and cutting less strenuous.
They make degating and cutting less strenuous, and can handle fragile materials without causing cracks.
March 18, 2024
Exair
Exair's 1106-PEEK Super Air Nozzle is ideal for blowing off sensitive parts.
The Model 1106-PEEK Super Air Nozzle can also be used for cooling, part ejection and drying applications.
March 13, 2024
Ashley Hood-Morley
Ashley Hood-Morley, VP of industry engagement for the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), enjoys traveling with Walter, her 14-year-old miniature Schnauzer. Here they are at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Colorado.
Ashley Hood-Morley, VP of industry engagement for the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), credits her mentors as she looks forward to the first NPE in six years.
March 12, 2024
Coperion
Coperion has redesigned its ZSK 18 MegaLab extruder.
New features offer greater flexibility and safety in handling.
March 11, 2024
LS Mtron
LS Mtron has introduced the LSG-H series of injection molding machines.
It includes hydraulic and hybrid IMMs with clamping forces from about 100 tons to 3,500 tons.
March 8, 2024
Fanuc America Corp.
Fanuc's SR-3iA/U SCARA robot has a 6.6-pound payload, and is available with a ceiling mount.
The SR-3iA/U comes with a ceiling mount and no dead zones.
March 7, 2024
CMG
The CMG G17-MED granulator puts out high-quality regrind the size of virgin pellets while minimizing dust.
The G17-MED puts out high-quality regrind the size of virgin pellets while minimizing dust.
March 5, 2024
Progressive Components
Progressive Components' RhinoFeet are now available in a 5-inch version.
A new 5-inch version of Progressive Components' product accommodates larger molds, supporting up to 15,000 pounds each.
March 4, 2024
PCS
These MCS hot-runner temperature controllers from PCS offer easy operation even to untrained workers.
The three models in this PCS line are easy for even untrained users to operate.
March 1, 2024
Fluke
The VibXpert 3 Balancer detects vibrations in rotating machinery before they become visible.
The product from Fluke's Pruftechnik brand allows users to correct imbalance issues in rotating machinery before they cause downtime.
Feb. 29, 2024
Meusburger
Meusburger has expanded its product range to include the single-nozzle easyFill EH 4010 for selected applications.
The single-nozzle easyFill EH 4010 allows for problem-free processing of most plastics.
Feb. 28, 2024
BinMaster
BinMaster's BMRX-300 rotary level switches have a built-in LED indicator light.
The BMRX-300 rotary level switches have a built-in LED indicator light.
Feb. 27, 2024
Sinterit USA
Sinterit's Lisa X 3D printer is the company's largest compact SLS printer. Its software has been upgraded.
Users can change and fine-tune an array of 32 printing parameters.
Feb. 26, 2024
Inspekto
The Inspekto S70 machine vision system has gotten a software upgrade.
The new AI-based Auto Markup tool helps improve defect-inspection capabilities.
Feb. 23, 2024
Shibaura Machine Co. America
At Plastec West in February, Shibaura launched a clean-room version of its 110-ton EC110SXIII injection molding machine, which previously was available only as a general-purpose press. The all-electric press produced medical pipettes.
Press features stainless steel guarding, as well as a place to attach a HEPA filter.
Feb. 23, 2024
Plastic Flow
Plastic Flow has updated its polyXtrue 3D simulation software for monoextrusion or coextrusion dies.
A new software module for the level-set method and changes to the user experience are among the improvements.
Feb. 22, 2024
Enercon Industries Corp.
Lucka
Nick Lucka has spent the last five years working in field service for the plasma-treating technologies company.
Feb. 20, 2024
Flexicon
This Flexicon mobile conveyor system is stable, easy to clean and includes a side-mounted dust collector.
The mobile conveyor system is stable, easy to clean and includes a side-mounted dust collector.
Feb. 20, 2024
Omron
Omron has moved to a new facility in South Carolina.
New plant will manufacture Omron’s motion controllers and drives, bar-code readers, and machine vision and verification systems.
Feb. 16, 2024
Mold-Masters
Mold-Masters' EcoOne hot runners are easy to start up and maintain.
EcoOne allows users to start simple projects quickly with an easy-to-maintain system.
Feb. 16, 2024
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Slow economy, big earlier investments help account for the decline.
Feb. 15, 2024
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Revolution produces specialty agriculture films, while PolyAg recycles the films.
Feb. 14, 2024
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The new company offers 3D printing services using BCN3D's Viscous Lithography Manufacturing (VLM) technology.
Feb. 13, 2024
Preven srl
Jacopo Venturi, managing director of Preven srl Italy, left, stands with Preven USA's new Sales Manager Steve Crawford.
Preven USA will be a contact point for North American customers, with in-stock spare parts.
Feb. 12, 2024
CFM Robotique
Steve Blanchette, Mathieu Bérubé and Estelle Huguet of CFM Robotique are among the latest sales representatives for Absolute Group and Absolute Robot (ARI), a distributor of injection molding machines and automation in the U.S. and Canada,
The new representatives are all injection molding experts.
Feb. 12, 2024
Carver Inc.
Carver now offers a range of products, including its manual and AutoSeries presses, in a quick-ship program.
Machines with clamping forces from 12 tons to 30 tons, pelletizing dies are among the products available.
Feb. 9, 2024
Tomra Recycling Sorting
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Sebastian Ward will work closely with recycling operations throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Feb. 8, 2024
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Partnership will enable automation of manual gauging tasks, improving measurement quality.
Feb. 8, 2024