May 23, 2024
2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM GMT
Duration: 1 hour
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Summary
Are you prepared to elevate your business to new heights? Explore how injection molders can transform their operations and unlock new revenue streams through the strategic integration of cobots.
Join Chris Buse, Application Engineer from Universal Robots, and Blaine Watson, Director of Business Development at designPORT, as they explore the game-changing potential of cobots in injection molding operations. Throughout this session, Chris and Blaine will demonstrate how incorporating 6-axis cobots into your workflow can open up avenues for revenue expansion, all while efficiently managing post-molding processing, assembly, and packaging tasks with precision.
By leveraging cobot technology, attendees will gain insights into optimizing production effectiveness, freeing up essential personnel for more valuable roles, seamlessly operating additional shifts, and maximizing output while minimizing costs.
Key Takeaways:
- Insights into the technology driving innovation in the plastics industry
- Strategies for boosting revenue within your facility
- Techniques to free up essential staff members and efficiently manage second and third shifts
- Practical steps to initiate your automation journey and propel your business forward
Speakers
Chris Buse | Application Engineer | Universal Robots
Christopher Buse graduated from Ferris State University in 2017, obtaining an BS degree in Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology. Chris started in the automotive injection molding industry utilizing both gantry and 6-axis traditional robots, then transitioned into medical device manufacturing engineering where he continued to implement robotic solutions for high mix / low volume before becoming an Application Engineer at Universal Robots in 2022 with a focus on the plastics industry.
Blaine Watson | Director of Business Development | design PORT
Blaine has over 15 years of experience in successfully growing companies and bringing new products to market. He has worked with start-ups and global brands in industries ranging from SaaS, medical devices, electric vehicles, and consumer goods. In 2022 he joined designPORT and helped drive their partnership with Universal Robots to become a Certified Systems Integrator. As a board member of the Society of Plastics Engineers, he understands the needs of the plastics industry and the challenges faced by injection molders.
Moderator
Ron Shinn | Editor in Chief | Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing
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