A look at auxiliary equipment in plastics manufacturing that supports primary processes, such as injection molding and extrusion, by managing tasks like material conveying, temperature control, drying, blending, recycling and more to streamline production, reduce labor and improve product quality. Conair Group724.584.5500www.conairgroup.com The Conair Group, Cranberry … [Read more...] about Technology Focus: Auxiliary Equipment
2026 Issue 1
Building a Practical AI Strategy: Lessons from BRI
By Adam Noble, vice president, Blue Ridge Industries IntroductionBlue Ridge Industries (BRI) is a custom contract manufacturer specializing in injection molding, high-volume automation and engineering design – creating quality solutions since 1985. The company was founded by technical owners who excel at creating quality solutions and this technical, data-driven culture only … [Read more...] about Building a Practical AI Strategy: Lessons from BRI
APMC Automates with Integrated Innovations
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business Many Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP) members are in the vanguard of companies exploring, embracing and implementing advanced automation in plastics processing. One outstanding MAPP member is striving to build new functionality from proven technologies to make immediate improvements in its productivity and … [Read more...] about APMC Automates with Integrated Innovations
Adaptive AI-Driven Conveying Boosts Productivity by Eliminating Mistakes
By Justin Carter, conveying products manager, Conair Vacuum conveying systems use a moving stream of air to pick up plastics material at a source and move it through a system of tubes to a selected destination. The speed and density at which the material moves depend not only on pump power, which creates vacuum suction in the line, but also on the volume and velocity of the … [Read more...] about Adaptive AI-Driven Conveying Boosts Productivity by Eliminating Mistakes
Capability Is the New Capacity in Plastics Manufacturing
By Amber Galford, founder, PeopleROI, LLC Plastics processors have become exceptionally good at squeezing performance out of what can be measured. They justify automation to eliminate touchpoints, upgrade presses to improve cycle consistency, and refine tooling to drive out variation. Every major investment is expected to produce a clear, quantifiable return. Cost of … [Read more...] about Capability Is the New Capacity in Plastics Manufacturing