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
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PTXPO 2026 Returns to Rosemont: Innovation in Molding and Moldmaking
The Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) is a three-day showcase of cutting-edge plastics processing technologies and innovations, presented by Plastics Technology, MoldMaking Technology and Gardner Business Media, Inc. Held in Rosemont, Illinois, PTXPO is strategically located in the heart of the Midwest, placing attendees in the “Golden Corridor of Manufacturing.” Recognized … [Read more...] about PTXPO 2026 Returns to Rosemont: Innovation in Molding and Moldmaking
PTXPO 2025 Creates Inspiration, Discovery and Connections
By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business The Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) is a three-day showcase that encompasses cutting-edge technologies and innovations. It will offer attendees an expansive exhibit hall, educational sessions, first look at the newest plastics machinery and a variety of networking opportunities. PTXPO will take place on March 18-20, 2025, at … [Read more...] about PTXPO 2025 Creates Inspiration, Discovery and Connections
ERP and MES: The Importance of Data-Driven Software in Plastics
By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business For plastics processors, data evaluation is crucial to the functioning properties across the entire company, and with that, there are several prominent options in data management and monitoring systems. For this article, the focus is on enterprise resource planning (ERP) and manufacturing execution system (MES) software, and how, … [Read more...] about ERP and MES: The Importance of Data-Driven Software in Plastics
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