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
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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
Beacon Engineered Solutions Implements Automation to Ease Labor Crunch
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business Beacon Engineered Solutions earned the second place award in Labor Solutions at the 2023 MAPP Innovation Award ceremony for its entry describing the company’s 4DX Automation Team which has applied automation technologies that currently save the company 11,000 labor hours annually. Beacon is in Alexandria, Minnesota, offering … [Read more...] about Beacon Engineered Solutions Implements Automation to Ease Labor Crunch
Improved Methods, Better Parts
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business Texas Injection Molding, Houston, Texas, provides custom plastic injection molding for OEM manufacturing and consumer goods. Operating 30 injection molding machines, the company serves the business electronics, food and beverage, sports and outdoors, medical and pharmaceutical, energy, and industrial and safety markets. Recently, the … [Read more...] about Improved Methods, Better Parts