by Ashley Burleson, membership and analytics manager MAPP Ninety-nine percent of plastics companies have a tracking system in place for machine maintenance, according to a recent study conducted by the Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP). Additionally, 90 percent of companies have a system to track mold maintenance in their facilities. The Mold and … [Read more...] about Industry Trends in Mold and Machine Maintenance
Process Improvement
Benefits of a Central Resin Conveying System
by Jim Zinski, Novatec Increasing profits, satisfying customer demand and improving utilization of production floor space are all strong reasons to consider a new central resin conveying system. But what does that really mean? In basic terms, we're talking about automating the resin handling process. This includes getting the buckets, ladders, pallets, bags, manpower and … [Read more...] about Benefits of a Central Resin Conveying System
Advantages of a Central Resin Drying System
by Mark Haynie, Novatec Central drying systems typically, but not always, are an integral part of a central conveying system. Central drying adds a new level of energy efficiency for processors because dryers can be moved off the production floor, and a single dryer is more efficient to operate than multiple dryers taking up space on the production floor. When a processor … [Read more...] about Advantages of a Central Resin Drying System
Implementing Cobots: Working Collaboratively with Robots at Wisconsin Plastics
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor Plastics Business It's a common joke at parties and a worry among laborers: robots taking over the world. But, employees of all levels at Wisconsin Plastics Inc. (WPI), located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, have embraced change by working in harmony with robots for one year. The contract injection molding company began taking steps to … [Read more...] about Implementing Cobots: Working Collaboratively with Robots at Wisconsin Plastics
Fan Filters Reduce Dust at Toyota Material Handling
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor Plastics Business A typical Midwestern town, Columbus, Indiana, is known not only for its unique architecture throughout the downtown area, but also as the hometown of basketball player turned shoe salesman Chuck Taylor and Vice President Mike Pence. It also is the location of Toyota Material Handling USA, Inc., a forklift … [Read more...] about Fan Filters Reduce Dust at Toyota Material Handling