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It pairs a collaborative robot with an end-of-arm metering system and vision software.

Hosted by Operation Clean Sweep and administered by the Plastics Industry Association and the American Chemistry Council, the event focuses on eliminating resin loss.

The spectrophotometer from Datacolor is lightweight and offers consistent, accurate color measurements.

Progressive Components' Keyed Connect series reduces setup and connection errors.

The cloud-based simulation software from Maya HTT now supports compression molding.

New functions improve energy efficiency and quality control, and help users accomplish tasks like mold changes.

The stainless steel water fountain is appropriate for medical and clean-room applications.

The HT Pellet Extruder for the Argo 1000 Hypermelt allows manufacturing of large high-performance parts.

The Max5 can create complex geometries, deep cavities and undercuts with tight tolerances.

The KEB Grey line is flexible and energy efficient, and can process PCR.

The secondary unit from Kdesign is more compact and increases throughput.

Developed by Labotek and Movacolor, it is tailored for biomaterials and specialty plastics.

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The G25 can control up to 192 zones and measures temperature 20 times per second.

The arms can perform different tasks simultaneously, or work together on heavy or long parts.

The company also detailed other moves to reduce environmental impact.

Mike McConnell has been promoted at the manufacturer of sealing and surface treatment technologies.

Robin Schaede replaces her as CFO of Brückner Maschinenbau GmbH.