Robotics and Automation News
Intertronics
Dispensing robot pays for itself in a year
J-TEQ EMS Solutions Ltd achieved a full return on investment within a year using the Fisnar F4403N ADVANCE dispensing robot from Intertronics.
7 Jul 2025
Contrinex
Contrinex’s safety light curtains are trusted when operator safety is at ‘stake’
Contrinex 's Safety Light Curtains provides an effective alternative to traditional mechanical guarding in heat-staking, enhancing productivity and safeguarding operators.
4 Jul 2025
sensXPERT
Smart aerospace = Better decision-making
sensXPERT is a data-driven manufacturing solution for the plastics industry. This case study explores how the company supported a European aerospace manufacturer in gaining full transparency into in-mould material behaviour.
3 Jul 2025
YMT
YMT announced as official UK dealer for FANUC ROBODRILL
YMT has become FANUC UK's official UK partner for the ROBODRILL range of CNC compact machining centres.
1 Jul 2025
FANUC UK
FANUC & Reeco take robot palletising to the next level
FANUC UK and Reeco Automation have announced their collaborative project to incorporate the former's FANUC CRX robots into the latter's robot palletisers range.
27 May 2025
ELMET
ELMET's SMARTshot ‘E’ LSR cold runner moulds can think for themselves
ELMET is making its SMARTshot ‘E’ LSR cold runner moulds with servo-electrically actuated nozzle needles ready for the use of AI.
22 May 2025
ENGEL
ENGEL at K 2025: Efficiency, precision and AI
ENGEL will be presenting customer-orientated solutions for the future of plastics processing at K 2025. Efficiency, precision and AI will take centre stage.
8 Jul 2025
Intertronics
Dispensing robot pays for itself in a year
J-TEQ EMS Solutions Ltd achieved a full return on investment within a year using the Fisnar F4403N ADVANCE dispensing robot from Intertronics.
7 Jul 2025
Contrinex
Contrinex’s safety light curtains are trusted when operator safety is at ‘stake’
Contrinex 's Safety Light Curtains provides an effective alternative to traditional mechanical guarding in heat-staking, enhancing productivity and safeguarding operators.
4 Jul 2025
Instron
Designing for impact
Materials in the automotive and electronics sectors face different demands. Andrea Incardona, Material Engineer at Instron, explores how tensile impact testing helps engineers simulate real-world conditions and spot weaknesses before failure.
3 Jul 2025
sensXPERT
Smart aerospace = Better decision-making
sensXPERT is a data-driven manufacturing solution for the plastics industry. This case study explores how the company supported a European aerospace manufacturer in gaining full transparency into in-mould material behaviour.
3 Jul 2025
MGS Plastics
Multi-cavity vs family tools
Chloe Maine, Business Development Manager at MGS Technical Plastics, explains how the company’s UK-based toolroom and senior leadership team’s expertise help reduce risks while delivering high-quality tooling support.
2 Jul 2025
Sponsored
Mauser Packaging Solutions invests to revolutionise sustainable plastic drum manufacture
Investment in multi-layer plastic drum machine expands capacity for growing demand of Infinity Series products manufactured with recycled resin.
ENGEL
ENGEL at K 2025: Efficiency, precision and AI
ENGEL will be presenting customer-orientated solutions for the future of plastics processing at K 2025. Efficiency, precision and AI will take centre stage.
8 Jul 2025
Bole Machinery UK
Bole Machinery UK delivers first twin shot machine
Bole Machinery UK delivered the first 1300t MK twin platen machine in the UK, as well as expanding its product portfolio with new ancillary equipment and robots. The company aims to better support its customers while breaking into new markets.
1 Jul 2025
Coperion
University of Utrecht makes advances in chemical recycling
The University of Utrecht has chosen a Coperion STS 25 Mc11 twin screw extruder for a chemical plastics recycling research project.
12 Jun 2025
EREMA
EREMA couples twin screw extruder directly to PCU
EREMA will be showcasing its varied portfolio at K 2025, including the twin screw technology.
10 Jun 2025
TOMRA
The sky is the limit for TOMRA
BP&R sits down with Alberto Piovesan, Global Segment Director – Plastics at TOMRA, to discuss the company’s latest developments in AI, from the flake sorting technology to the neural networks.
9 May 2025
TOMRA
Doğa PET takes PET recycling quality to the next level with TOMRA
Doğa PET has recently implemented TOMRA's recycling sensor-based sorting solutions to produce high-quality PET flakes and RPET granules for food and textile applications.
30 Apr 2025
HASCO
Mouldmaking starts with HASCO
One year on from celebrating its centenary, HASCO is looking firmly to the future. The company continues to deliver innovative and economical solutions for designers, mouldmakers and injection moulders, offering everything from a single source.
1 Jul 2025
Jenco
Advancing Vacuum Loader Technology: Jenco's Diamond Range Shines
Discover Jenco's revolutionary Diamond range of vacuum loaders, unveiled at Interplas 2023. Celebrating 60 years of innovation, this new lineup integrates cutting-edge technology like brushless motors and smart control systems, setting new standards.
23 Apr 2024
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White Paper
Accelerate digital transformation in the chemical industry
In this White Paper Nokia look at best practices and use cases to drive productivity, sustainability and worker safety. Click here to download.
10 Mar 2023
Sponsored
Mauser Packaging Solutions invests to revolutionise sustainable plastic drum manufacture
Investment in multi-layer plastic drum machine expands capacity for growing demand of Infinity Series products manufactured with recycled resin.
Sponsored
Engage with thousands of plastics professionals every month
Unleash the power of Interplas Insights' audience and engage your business message with them through featuring your business here. If you're reading this then you know it works.
Webinar
Energy saving cooling systems Webinar
In this Webinar You will be able to discover how to achieve energy savings by lowering chiller usage with adiabatic and direct free air coolers during low ambient conditions. Register today.