by Dianna Brodine, managing editor, Plastics Business Automation is hailed as the answer for those looking to add operational efficiencies to their manufacturing floor, but adding robots has implications for safety, too. While line-side robotics have received significant attention for the ability to automate repetitive tasks in production, safety benefits in the warehouse and … [Read more...] about Automation Increases Safety on the Plant Floor
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Use Automation to Monitor Inventory in Resin Silos
by Jenny Nielson Christensen, MBA, vice president of marketing, BinMaster Imagine your job didn’t involve climbing silos, guesswork or inventory shortages. Instead, each day you stayed safe; and inventory was convenient, accurate and reliable. That’s what level sensors and software can do for your plant – easily and affordably. Measurement starts with the sensor In most … [Read more...] about Use Automation to Monitor Inventory in Resin Silos
Plastics Manufacturers Face Four Priorities in 2021
by Louis Columbus, principal, DELMIAworks In the wake of the pandemic, plastics manufacturers have innovated new ways to improve production run efficiency while keeping costs under control, relying on fewer on-site workers and protecting margins. In 2021, they’ll build on those strengths by pursuing four key initiatives: Further improve time efficiencies across the shop … [Read more...] about Plastics Manufacturers Face Four Priorities in 2021
Technology Trends in Auxiliary Equipment
by Liz Stevens, contributing writer, Plastics Business For plastics processors and the companies that provide auxiliary equipment to them, 2020 was the year that was… was a challenge, was an opportunity, was a reminder that we work better together and was definitely not business as usual. This article takes a look at how new technology has helped auxiliary equipment suppliers … [Read more...] about Technology Trends in Auxiliary Equipment
Collaborative Robot Cleans House at Metro Plastics
by Liz Stevens, contributing writer Plastics Business The new worker on the production floor at Metro Plastics is a real go-getter: punctual, tireless and precise. The Metro crew might be excused for resenting this new wunderkind. But, since the manufacturing area now is decluttered and quality inspection is taking place in record time, the crew at Metro Plastics instead … [Read more...] about Collaborative Robot Cleans House at Metro Plastics