October 2023

More content from October 2023

Baruffaldi Plastic Technology Srl
Baruffaldi is now offering a tape applicator to work with its POVI 10.000 off-line hydraulic punching and coining machine.
It can apply one or two strips of double-sided tape on the outside of the cable duct bottom.
Oct. 10, 2023
Plastixs LLC
Available through plastics equipment supplier Plastixs, the LA502 from Airtect, Dublin, can be used to detect leaks in co-injection molding applications.
The cost-effective system lowers the risk of damage, bad-part production and downtime.
Oct. 9, 2023
Colines USA Corp.
Colines' new Polyblown 5-Layer POD line can process post-consumer recycled (PCR) resins into five-layer films.
The Polyblown 5-layer POD series can process PCR resins and uses less energy.
Oct. 6, 2023
NPE2018
The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, location of NPE2024.
What advice would you give to a first-timer at the trade show? How can Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing help you get your news out?
Oct. 5, 2023
Dri-Air Industries Inc.
The second-generation DAC compressed-air loaders from Dri-Air feature new replaceable wear plates, one-touch sensors for easy setup and removable stainless steel cyclones.
The DAC loader features a replaceable wear plate, a one-touch sensor for easy setup and a removable stainless steel cyclone with an internal pellet screen.
Oct. 4, 2023
Gefran
Rieke maintenance technician Ashley Williams works with Gefran QE2008-W sensors on an injection molding machine.
Rieke plant uses them to troubleshoot molding problems and spot issues that could lead to broken tie bars.
Oct. 3, 2023
Lucid Vision Labs Inc.,
Lucid's Atlas10 10GigE cameras now come with remote direct memory access (RDMA) technology to optimize speed and image quality.
The Atlas10 10GigE cameras use remote direct memory access (RDMA) technology to increase throughput and lower latency.
Sept. 28, 2023
Sidel Inc.
Sidel’s new EvoBlow XL blow molder can produce PET containers with up to 10 liters of capacity, suitable for water, edible oil and food.
It also offers sustainability benefits, with the ability to process everything from virgin PET to up to 100 percent recycled PET.
Sept. 28, 2023
Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions
Jorgensen EcoFilter 80 technology filters chip debris down to 80 microns.
Its all-new filter box configuration enables it to efficiently filter fine chips to 80-micron nominal.
Sept. 27, 2023
Thermwood Corp.
Joe Taylor
Additive manufacturing technologies maker names Joe Taylor as VP of production and Colton Glenn as electrical supervisor.
Sept. 26, 2023
ABB Robotics
ABB’s RobotStudio, which lets users design, program and simulate individual robots and complete robot systems, now offers cloud-enabled functionality.
Cloud-enabled functionality, simplified interfaces and version control are among new features.
Sept. 26, 2023
Wittmann USA Inc.
Wittmann's new EcoPower B8X uses new controls to be more efficient.
Wittmann plans to show the new EcoPower B8X – which also has new injection units and clamping force improvements – at Fakuma.
Sept. 25, 2023
Okuma America Corp.
Okuma’s new CNC control offers a series of advanced capabilities, including a digital twin, cyber security and energy-saving technology.
The OSP-P500 offers improved machining quality and decreased energy costs.
Sept. 22, 2023
Bunting
Plastics processors can use Bunting's FF-MSCI to detect metal contamination.
The FF-MSCI provides a much more automated cleaning process, meaning the processing machine can run with less interruption.
Sept. 21, 2023
Teknor Apex
Donald Wiseman
Donald Wiseman takes over from Jonathan Fain, grandson of the company's founder.
Sept. 14, 2023
2023 Size & Impact Cover
Plastics accounted for $548.2 billion in shipments in 2022.
Sept. 13, 2023
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The board reaffirmed its support for a previously announced merger with Desktop Metal.
Sept. 12, 2023
Hillenbrand Inc.
Tamara (Tammi) Morytko
Tamara (Tammi) Morytko will oversee Milacron, Mold-Masters and DME.
Sept. 12, 2023
Enercon
New facility in Germantown, Wis., is being built on the property of its technical development center.
Sept. 8, 2023
Maag Americas
Paul Merich
Paul Merich transitions from position as VP of Maag Asia Pacific.
Sept. 7, 2023
BW Packaging
Jeff Journey
Jeff Journey becomes the company’s VP of its aftermarket sector.
Sept. 6, 2023
Fluke Azima
Acquisition of Azima DLI gives Fluke Reliability's customers more ways to optimize manufacturing operations with accurate, predictive insights.
Aug. 31, 2023
Xaloy Logo
$7.47 million project to boost new technology creation and sustainability; soft opening expected Q1 of 2024.
Aug. 30, 2023