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    • Krauss-Maffei Corp.
    A KraussMaffei GX Series hydraulic injection molding machine
    Injection Molding

    Problem Solved: Plasticizing unit smooths production

    May 30, 2019
    Problem: A new contract necessitated the purchase of a large injection molding machine, but the new job alone couldn’t keep the press running 24/7.Solution: A plug-and-play plasticizing...
    ROEQ
    The new TR500 Top Roller pallet carrier from ROEQ handles oversized loads.
    Injection Molding

    Automation technologies fill in for humans

    Pat Toensmeier
    May 29, 2019
    Turning off the lights while keeping the machines running is a decision that requires attention to all the details.
    Nissei ASB Co. illustration
    Nissei ASB’s Zero Cooling technique shifts the preform cooling from the injection molding station to the conditioning station.
    Blow Molding

    Nissei ASB introduces zero cooling technology

    Bruce Geiselman
    May 28, 2019
    Nissei ASB Co. has modified its four-station, one-step injection stretch blow molding technology to increase productivity and improve container quality.
    Rocheleau Tool & Die Co. Inc. image
    The RS-90 extrusion blow molding machine equipped with the VT-3 deflash automation package.
    Blow Molding

    System tackles tubs, bottles with no handles

    Bruce Geiselman
    May 23, 2019
    Rocheleau Tool & Die recently began marketing its RS-90 extrusion blow molding machine.
    Jabil Inc.
    Jabil’s stable of HP Multi Jet Fusion printers.
    Additive Manufacturing

    Additive manufacturing prime for lights-dim operations

    May 23, 2019
    Additive manufacturing can be a good fit for companies that want to automate their manufacturing environment, because 3-D printers can make parts unattended.

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    Wittmann Battenfeld Inc.
    The M7.3 IPC network control
    Injection Molding

    Wittmann Battenfeld’s auxiliaries provide 24/7 operation

    Bruce Geiselman
    May 22, 2019
    Wittmann Battenfeld is embracing lights-out capabilities for its auxiliary equipment.
    RJG Inc.
    RJG’s pressure sensors transmit vital process data in real time to machine-monitoring software.
    Injection Molding

    Software provides continuous supervision

    Pat Toensmeier
    May 20, 2019
    Suppliers of machine software are developing or fine-tuning products to facilitate production in lights-out environments.
    Universal Dynamics Inc.
    Winfactory 4.0 software, paired with Easylink+ coupling stations, can deliver the correct resin to the processing machine without human intervention.
    Injection Molding

    Auxiliaries keep companies operating after day shifts end

    Bruce Geiselman
    May 20, 2019
    Nordson Medical Fluid Management Manufacturing Facility has run lights-out overnight since 2016 without experiencing any extended downtime.
    Niigon Machines Ltd.
    Niigon founder Robert Schad has long embraced the idea of lights-out molding.
    Injection Molding

    Schad leads Niigon to phase in lights-out work

    Ron Shinn
    May 16, 2019
    Lights-out manufacturing is not a new idea for Robert Schad.
    Extrusion

    Patent Report: Winding unit designed for quick changeovers

    May 15, 2019
    A winding unit designed for quick changeovers of less than 1 minute that can accommodate ever-faster line speeds and ever-wider and heavier plastic webs has been designed with...
    U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
    Sacmi’s device for optically inspecting bottle preforms
    Blow Molding

    Patent Report: Sacmi patents optical-inspecting system for bottle preforms

    May 15, 2019
    A device for optically inspecting bottle preforms overcomes problems with earlier technologies, according to a patent issued to Sacmi Cooperativa Meccanici Imola Societa Cooperativa...