| | | | | | | | PMM's midyear survey finds resin costs, tariffs and open capacity continue influencing machinery purchasing decisions across the plastics industry. |
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| Standardized communication protocols, broader data capture and AI are helping plastics processors connect equipment, MES and ERP systems, according to DELMIAWorks. |
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| | | | | Trade negotiations may influence equipment purchases, expansion plans and cross-border supply chains across North America. |
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| The Iowa company — known for multilayer fuel tanks and nearly five decades of customer service — will be honored at the Annual Blow Molding Conference in October. |
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| | | | | The company is building on its Wittmann 4.0 platform with AI-driven quality inspection, autonomous process adjustments and machine troubleshooting. |
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| An extrusion blow molding project combined design, tooling and process innovations to reduce material consumption, energy use and carbon emissions. |
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| Fewer workers on shop floors have the skills to make manual adjustments, making high-tech help necessary. |
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| | | | | At its recent open house, the company outlined plans for AI-driven process monitoring, camera systems and predictive maintenance for new and existing blow molding machines. |
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| The company says easier-to-use digital tools, connected machines and AI assistants can help manufacturers overcome skilled labor shortages. |
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| The FXL1000 offers a large forming area and smart technologies. |
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