Good morning! Earlier this year we wrote about the mammoth 8,000-ton injection molding machine Milacron built for 20/20 Custom Molded Plastics. A big machine needs a big robot, and we talked with Ranger Automation about the RT-8000-S18 the company built for the task.

A Chevron expert offers tips for keeping your machinery in top running condition by controlling varnish buildup. We've also got new equipment from Frigel and Robotiq, and news from KraussMaffei.

And in case you missed it, take a look at our eBook on reshoring in manufacturing, produced in collaboration with several other Endeavor Business Media brands.

Lynne Sherwin, managing editor