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Manufacturing
Microgrids offer solution to big problem – energy fluctuations
Oct. 22, 2024
Wittmann
Wittmann's E-Max 2 controller offers ease of use and expandability.
Product Innovations
Wittmann upgrades conveyor controller
Oct. 21, 2024
BigRep
BigRep's VIIO 250 is a large-format FFF industrial 3D printer.
Additive Manufacturing
VIIO 250 prints large parts efficiently
Oct. 18, 2024
Progressive Components
Progressive Components' Safety Straps prevent mold damage during transport
Injection Molding
Safety Strap secures molds for transport
Oct. 17, 2024
PMM
John McCormick, founder of Proco Machinery, stands with his daughter, Katie, who also works for the company, at their NPE2024 booth.
Blow Molding
John McCormick built Proco Machinery from the ground up
Oct. 16, 2024
More content from October 2024
Terex
Terex's TDS-V20SE shredder is customizable and user-friendly.
Recycling
Terex shredder is customizable, reliable
Featuring a Vecoplan shredder chamber, it can handle a variety of plastics.
Oct. 16, 2024
sensXpert
SensXpert's sensors, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning technologies give molders real-time visibilty into the manufacturing process, allowing them to cut energy usage and waste.
Manufacturing
Sensors, AI, cloud computing boost efficiency and reduce energy consumption
SensXpert offers equipment that can provide real-time visibility into the molding process.
Oct. 15, 2024
Engineered Printing Solutions
This single-head printer from Engineered Printing Solutions can be used for testing or small-scale production.
Product Innovations
Printer tailored for testing, small-scale production
The printer from Engineered Printing Solutions allows users to experiment.
Oct. 15, 2024
Servomold
Servomold's SLY core-pulling unit is clean and accurate.
Molds & Tooling
Core-pulling units are clean, accurate
The SLY units from Servomold are customizable and appropriate for clean-room applications.
Oct. 14, 2024
Maguire
Maguire's WXB blenders are tailored for extrusion lines.
Extrusion
Maguire WXB blenders tailored for extrusion
They are compact and offer a quick ROI by reducing scrap and start-up time.
Oct. 11, 2024
Ewikon
Ewikon's Pro Edge VG valve-gate system enables side gating.
Molds & Tooling
Ewikon system enables side gating
The Pro Edge VG valve-gate system is ideal for molding soft materials and is easy to maintain.
Oct. 10, 2024
American Plastic Molding
An American Plastic Molding employee works with a Mega 8K S from Phrozen. The molding shop is experimenting with the printer to learn about the capabilities additive manufacturing might offer for customers.
Manufacturing
Molder moves forward with new printer, scanner, IMM
APM hopes to support prototyping with new Phrozen printer; company also adds a new Milacron IMM and Keyence scanner.
Oct. 9, 2024
Coperion
Coperion's STS 75 MC Plus twin-screw extruder has multiple applications.
Extrusion
Coperion extruder has more power, torque
The STS 75 MC Plus can be used for multiple applications, including recycling and production of masterbatches.
Oct. 8, 2024
Hasco
Hasco's parking plate holds multi-couplers.
Molds & Tooling
Hasco parking plate holds multi-couplers
Mold cooling circuit connections can be made quickly and easily.
Oct. 7, 2024
APenergy
Wrapping insulation jacketing around injection molding machines is 'the most cost-effective thing I have ever seen,' APenergy consultant Matt Flanigan says.
Manufacturing
Opportunity abounds for energy savings
Cost-effective upgrades include replacing lighting, wrapping insulation blankets around molding machines, looking into process cooling improvements.
Oct. 7, 2024
Conair
Conair's ResinWorks has added an AI component, Optimizer.
Product Innovations
Conair ResinWorks adds AI feature
Optimizer improves energy efficiency and prevents overdrying.
Oct. 4, 2024
Okuma America
Okuma has launched its own automation line, the ORL series.
Molds & Tooling
Okuma launches automation line
The three ORL units can load, unload and store workpieces using Fanuc industrial robots.
Oct. 3, 2024
Sigmasoft
Sigmasoft Virtual Molding software now works with elastomers.
Molds & Tooling
Molding simulator now works with elastomers
Sigmasoft Virtual Molding analyzes thermal behavior and helps determine where to place sensors and heating cartridges.
Oct. 1, 2024
Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
Charlotte Dreizen, PLASTICS' director of sustainability and environment, speaks at the first OCS CON in Houston.
Manufacturing
PLASTICS’ new conference zeros in on resin loss
The first OCS CON convenes a sellout crowd in Houston.
Oct. 1, 2024
MTMS
This kit from MTMS can measure melt temperature safely and with less waste.
Injection Molding
MTMS kit measures melt temperature safely
It is validated for use in testing PEEK, reducing operator risk and material waste.
Sept. 30, 2024
Moretto
The production floor for Moretto auxiliaries in Massanzago, Italy.
Manufacturing
Moretto touts energy savings, smart capabilities
Several of the auxiliary equipment maker’s latest introductions are tailored for smaller parts.
Sept. 30, 2024
Rethink Robotics
Rethink Robotics launched the new Reacher line of seven cobots.
Product Innovations
Rethink debuts Reacher line of cobots
The automation pioneer returns to the market with seven models in the series.
Sept. 27, 2024
Litai
Litai's TTF-820AF thermoformer is now available in the U.S. market.
Thermoforming
Litai expands into U.S. thermoforming market
The company showed its TTF-820AF machine at NPE2024.
Sept. 25, 2024
Charles Ross & Son
Richard Ross
Manufacturing
Richard Ross, former president of Charles Ross & Son, dies
He expanded the company's footprint and established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan during his tenure, which began in 1961.
Sept. 18, 2024
Robotiq
Robotiq's Hand-E C10 gripper is built for industrial applications and harsh environments.
Product Innovations
Robotiq grippers are easy to set up
The Hand-E C10 offers automatic part detection, position feedback and part validation.
Aug. 27, 2024