Oct 21, 2026 | Plastic Industry News, Smart Manufacturing, Technology
October 21, 2026 Not Every Automation Application Needs the Same Robot Automation in plastics processing has moved well beyond simply removing a part from a machine. Robots can now handle parts, place inserts, interact with inspection systems, perform secondary...
Sep 9, 2026 | Plastic Industry News, Technology
September 9, 2026 Lights-Out Manufacturing in Injection Molding: What’s Realistic Today vs. the Hype The idea of injection molding machines running around the clock with minimal human intervention is becoming increasingly realistic. But true lights-out manufacturing...
Aug 12, 2026 | Plastic Industry News, Smart Manufacturing, Technology
August 12, 2026 Beyond Part Removal: Visual 4 Brings Advanced Cell Control to the Sepro Success Range Automation Is Evolving For many injection molders, robots have evolved far beyond simply removing parts from the mold. Today’s automation cells often integrate vision...
Jul 8, 2026 | Plastic Industry News, Technology
July 8, 2026 The Connected Factory: Turning Information into Manufacturing Capacity In our previous articles, we explored how manufacturers can increase output per square foot through proper machine sizing and automation. But there is another powerful tool for...
Jun 17, 2026 | Technology
June 17, 2026 Manufacturing Density: Producing More Revenue Per Square Foot For decades, manufacturers have measured success through familiar metrics such as machine utilization, labor efficiency, scrap rates, and overall equipment effectiveness. While these remain...
