By Steve Bieszczat, chief marketing officer, DELMIAWorks Like manufacturing in general, plastics processing is in the midst of a generational shift where the workers who have maintained operations for decades are retiring and being replaced by newer generations that have grown up on technology. These employees want access to the latest tools and technologies to maximize … [Read more...] about Automation for Employee Recruitment and Retention
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Robots in the Manufacturing Space: 10 Tried-and-True or New-and-Noteworthy Automatons
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business The robots aren’t coming; they already are here. Automation in the form of robotic arms has been around for decades for factory work, and autonomous mobile robots are becoming widespread in manufacturing. Humanoid robots are the next incarnation of automation and they, too, are touted as helpful additions to the plant floor … [Read more...] about Robots in the Manufacturing Space: 10 Tried-and-True or New-and-Noteworthy Automatons
MAPP Innovation Award Winners Put the “Smart” in Smart Manufacturing
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business What if? Outside-of-the-box thinkers use a “what if?” mentality to tackle plant operation challenges. Plastics processors are an innovative bunch and it’s a good thing. Keeping a multi-service or multi-line injection molding operation humming along – with its varied work cells, machinery, processes and tasks – takes skill and … [Read more...] about MAPP Innovation Award Winners Put the “Smart” in Smart Manufacturing
NPE2024 Showcases the Latest in Plastics Industry Technology
By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business NPE2024: The Plastics Show has left its mark on the plastics industry – processors and suppliers are buzzing with eagerness and excitement to build on the momentum from the educational learnings, networking and connections with industry experts and capitalize on the latest technology advancements and innovations. The week of May … [Read more...] about NPE2024 Showcases the Latest in Plastics Industry Technology
Reducing Waste and Maximizing Efficiency in Manufacturing
By Steve Bieszczat, chief marketing officer, DELMIAWorks When processors and manufacturers think about conserving valuable resources, they are not only considering energy; they’re also looking at raw materials, time and people. The following are three real-world examples of how companies are using their manufacturing enterprise resource (ERP) systems to reduce waste while … [Read more...] about Reducing Waste and Maximizing Efficiency in Manufacturing