Robotics and Automation News
Optimax looks to overcome the challenges of inspecting highly reflective moving parts
Quality assurance (QA) is an essential step of every manufacturing process — by ensuring parts are made to specifications, manufacturers can avoid the notorious costs associated with defective products. However, inspecting highly reflective moving.. Read more
20 Jun 2023
International Robotics Federation reports boom in Indian market, plastics at forefront
Sales of industrial robots in India reached a new record of 4,945 units installed. This is an increase of 54 percent compared to the previous year (2020: 3,215 units). In terms of annual installations, India now ranks in tenth position worldwide.... Read more
25 May 2023
Materials and chemicals consortium hopes to advance AI technology
Intellegens has announced that it will lead a consortium to help accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) methods such as machine learning (ML) in the UK materials and chemicals industries. The initial phase of the project, funded by.. Read more
11 May 2023
AI and robotics company AMP receives funding to expand circular solutions
AMP Robotics Corp. (“AMP”), a player the in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and infrastructure for the waste and recycling industry, has received financing from Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund. This latest investment brings AMP’s Series.. Read more
10 May 2023
Protolabs report reveals robotics innovation hindered by 'crucial' new material supply chain
A new Protolabs report reveals that almost one third (32%) of robotics industry experts believe that soft robotics and new materials will have the biggest impact on how robotics manufacturing will develop in the next five years. Meanwhile, more than Read more
5 May 2023
New robotic handling system developed by YASKAWA proving a hit at German pump manufacturer
A new robotic handling system developed by YASKAWA has proven to be very successful on an automatic grinding machine for a major German pump manufacturer, according to the company. At the heart of the automated system is a MOTOMAN GP7, the company... Read more
24 Mar 2023
Q&A: a global medical injection moulding insight from Sumitomo (SHI) Demag
Andrew Sargisson, Regional Medical Director, Global Sumitomo (SHI) Demag team tells Interplas Insights about the latest innovations in medical moulding, regulatory challenges and talks about the importance of Interplas, among other subjects. Read more
20 Sep 2023
Arburg to present its Allrounder 520 H at Fakuma 2023
It is claimed that the new machine in the hybrid Hidrive series is particularly good at saving energy and conserving resources, as well as being production-efficient, user-friendly and reliable Read more
8 Sep 2023
Arburg set to exhibit its Allrounder 720A at Fakuma 2023
Arburg is set to exhibit its Allrounder 720A at Fakuma 2023. The exhibit will use injection compression moulding to produce thin-walled IML cups that can be easily recycled after use. Read more
1 Sep 2023
KraussMaffei and partners to bring injection moulded bike to Fakuma 2023
The new Lion Bike by Marcel Kittel and Tony Martin, both former professional cyclists have produced a bike series that makes kids even more visible on their bikes and it claims that ensures more sustainability in manufacturing. Read more
30 Aug 2023
HASCO's Steamrunner aims to produce injection moulded parts cost-effectively
The Streamrunner is an additively manufactured hot runner with ‘maximum design freedom.’ HASCO claims that with this technology the flow channels can be optimally designed in rheological terms by completely avoiding sharp edges and areas with poor Read more
29 Aug 2023
TM Robotics' guide to sustainable injection moulding
According to the Journal of Clean Production, injection moulding may be responsible of up to 90 per cent of the Global Warming Potential (GWP) created by the entire mould lifecycle, mainly caused by energy consumption. Read more
23 Aug 2023
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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. Read more
Q&A: a global medical injection moulding insight from Sumitomo (SHI) Demag
Andrew Sargisson, Regional Medical Director, Global Sumitomo (SHI) Demag team tells Interplas Insights about the latest innovations in medical moulding, regulatory challenges and talks about the importance of Interplas, among other subjects. Read more
20 Sep 2023
Arburg to present its Allrounder 520 H at Fakuma 2023
It is claimed that the new machine in the hybrid Hidrive series is particularly good at saving energy and conserving resources, as well as being production-efficient, user-friendly and reliable Read more
8 Sep 2023
Coperion producing twin screw extruder for invader
Coperion is aiming to produce a ZSK Mc18 twin screw extruder and corresponding peripherals for a Plastics2chemicals (P2C) plant, that Belgian waste management company Indaver is building to chemically recycle plastic waste. Read more
12 Jul 2023
Christoph Willa
Promix develops new material-saving foam extrusion technology
Machinery provider Promix claims its new microcell technology will reduce raw material consumption in foam extrusion processes by up to 20% without losing mechanical properties. Read more
15 Nov 2022
Double-cavity melt filtration should appeal to recyclers at K
At this year’s K, recycling specialist BritAS will be presenting the ABMF PET-C melt filter to the public for the first time. Read more
17 Oct 2022
Starlinger
Starlinger to demonstrate the fine art of PET bottle-to-bottle recycling
Austria-based recycling machine manufacturer Starlinger is perpetuating its country’s tradition of fine culture with its division recycling technology, using its decades of accumulated knowledge of plastics technology and mechanical engineering. Read more
13 Sep 2022
SCITEQ
SCITEQ bringing the ‘future in quality testing’ to K 2022
The future in quality testing is the focus of SCITEQ’s trade show appearance at K2022. SIGMA, the new generation of intuitive browser-based software developed by SCITEQ, is prepared for the future and supports Industry 4.0, IoT and OPC UA. Read more
16 Sep 2022
Plastrac
Plastrac’s patented ColorStream blender will feature at K 2022
While Plastrac, a US-based manufacturer of blending systems, has been field testing its ergonomic ColorStream blending system, the US Patent Office has awarded the new unit patent approval. Read more
12 Sep 2022
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10 Mar 2023
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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. Read more
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