By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business Automation in plastics manufacturing is evolving from isolated tasks to fully integrated production strategies designed to reduce labor dependency, improve consistency and increase capacity. This article profiles three MAPP member companies – Champion Plastics, Crescent Industries and Viking Plastics – that are applying automation … [Read more...] about Champion Plastics, Crescent Industries, Viking Plastics: Automation and Lights-Out Production
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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
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Bruin Automatic Molding and Eclipse Mold Automate Press-Tending Tasks
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business Bruin Automatic Molding and Eclipse Mold are two companies that have generously shared valuable information about their labor solution automation projects with their industry peers. Their innovations were included in the 2024 Benchmarking and Best Practices playbook. Bruin Improves Pick, Place and Test Tasks Bruin Automatic … [Read more...] about Bruin Automatic Molding and Eclipse Mold Automate Press-Tending Tasks
Automation Rollout: Engineering Industries Thinks Big, Starts Small, Proves Value and Scales Fast
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business Engineering Industries (EI), Verona, Wisconsin, is a provider of custom injection molding solutions. EI specializes in injection molding, insert molding and gas-assist molding, and offers a full range of engineering, technology, materials and quality services tailored to meet unique customer needs. With value-added capabilities and a … [Read more...] about Automation Rollout: Engineering Industries Thinks Big, Starts Small, Proves Value and Scales Fast