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    • Pyramid Molding Group
    Amid hiring challenges, molders have invested in automation. Among them is Rockford, Ill., Pyramid Plastics, where a Yushin robot is shown stationed above a press.
    Manufacturing

    Manufacturers turn to robots, cobots amid workforce woes

    Karen Hanna
    Nov. 14, 2024
    Automation spares humans fom dull, dangerous work in applications as varied as welding, assembly, palletizing and takeout.

    Rotomolding

    Rotoline
    Rotoline's RC – Arm/Plate improves safety and ergonomics.
    AEC
    AEC's VacTrac Plus materials-conveying control system can be customized to run up to 24 pumps, 100 stations and 50 purge valves.
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    Tetra Pak Inc.
    The SA VS800 bag tipping system can automatically cut through multilayer bags of plastic powder.
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    Messe Düsseldorf/Constanze Tillmann
    K 2022, the world's largest plastics trade fair, will be held Oct. 16-23 in Dusseldorf.
    Manufacturing

    Tell us about your new releases for K 2022

    June 14, 2022
    Our December supplement will profile new and improved machinery and equipment featured at the show.
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    Manufacturing

    Chinaplas Virtual Show 2022 begins

    May 25, 2022
    The online event continues through June 14, with 5,000 virtual displays; in-person show was canceled due to a COVID-19 surge.
    BinMaster
    Custom settings now synchronize with the mobile app, so users see the same data everywhere.
    Injection Molding

    BinMaster simplifies inventory software

    April 27, 2022
    The updated BinCloud Version 1.4.5 enhances the user experience for monitoring solids, powders and liquids stored in bins, tanks and silos.
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    Manufacturing

    Chinaplas postponed until 2023

    April 21, 2022
    Show's organizer announces a virtual Chinaplas, to be held from May 25 to June 14.
    BinMaster
    The BMR-100 rotary sensor from BinMaster measures the level of plastic pellets in silos or hoppers.
    Injection Molding

    BinMaster sensor prevents overfilling of silos, hoppers

    April 5, 2022
    The BMR-100 rotary sensor can be wired to shut off other equipment, such as a conveyor, when a vessel is full.