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    Manufacturing

    How smart logistics can minimize downtime and boost productivity in plastics manufacturing 

    Nick Fryer
    Jan. 22, 2025
    Data-driven digital tools and technologies can keep production flowing.

    Features

    PMM
    A recycling bin awaits collection on a curb in Akron, Ohio.
    Absolute Haitian
    Like other OEMs, Haitian has been incorporating more intelligent features into its injection molding machines, to make them more user-friendly and help manufacturers deal with ongoing skilled-labor shortages.
    Windmöller & Hölscher
    The warehouse at Windmöller & Hölscher's Rhode Island facility is expanding.
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    Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
    The FLiP & Sip reception at NPE2024 drew more than 1,000 registrants.
    Kaizen Institute
    Vera Adam has worked as a lean consultant, but now oversees internal environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives at the Kaizen Institute, which provides consulting to a variety of industries, including manufacturers, in the methodology.

    BROWSE THESE LEADING COMPANIES

    D&M Plastics
    Workers at D&M Plastics meet in short, every-shift huddles to brainstorm new ideas and stay abreast of important operating and financial information. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and lean advocates, collaboration is critical to leveraging the lean approach to eliminate waste.
    Manufacturing

    Collaboration, resource-management analysis can cut waste

    Dec. 20, 2024
    U.S. EPA tips for achieving sustainability through lean include studying how resources are currently used.
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    Manufacturing

    Make a resolution to get more efficient: Talking Points

    Karen Hanna
    Dec. 18, 2024
    Small changes — such as better organizing your tools or providing workers with clear, easily accessible instructions — can pay off.
    Universal Robots
    Universal Robots CCO Stacey Moser will deliver the keynote address at her company's new conference and tradeshow, Collaborate North America, Jan. 28 in Novi, Mich.
    Injection Molding

    Universal Robots plans nation’s largest cobot conference and trade show 

    Dec. 17, 2024
    January's one-day event features over 30 demonstrations.
    Engel North America
    Field service technician training area used during the 8-week course all new service technicians must complete
    Injection Molding

    Engel invests in its future

    Ron Shinn
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Family ownership steers the maker of injection molding machines and automation through challenging times.
    D&M Plastics
    Workers at D&M Plastics meet in short, every-shift huddles to brainstorm new ideas and stay abreast of important operating and financial information.
    Manufacturing

    Going lean takes cultural overhaul

    Karen Hanna
    Dec. 16, 2024
    Listening, examining plant processes from customers' perspective provide pathway to change.