Good morning! Epson unveiled the AX6, its first collaborative robot, It is designed for injection molding machine tending and palletizing applications. Power- and force-limiting features enable greater worker interaction without traditional safety barriers, following a proper risk assessment. Read the full story below.

Improvements in AI and machine connectivity, along with the labor shortage, are making the case for greater investment in smart technologies.

Elmet’s intelligent cold runner system for LSR injection molding uses high-resolution data to continuously analyze the injection process, automatically balance the cavities and optimize the nozzle pin positions.

We also have a report from IMTS from sister publication Smart Industry.

Ron Shinn, editor emeritius