Molding 2019: Automation Insights for the Modern Molder

Molding 2019 features a dedicated automation track, reflecting the industry’s rapid adoption of robotics. From 2013 to 2017, industrial robot sales grew 114%, and U.S. installations hit a record 33,192 units in 2017—seven consecutive years of record highs.

According to the International Federation of Robotics Industrial Robot Report 2018, the U.S. is part of a global trend: 73% of robot sales in 2017 came from just five countries—China, Japan, South Korea, the U.S., and Germany—each competing for mold‑making contracts.

The conference’s opening morning session, Best Practices: Applying Robots & Automation, showcases six experts from leading suppliers. Topics include:

• Markus Klaus (Hahn Plastic Automation) – High‑End Automation for High‑Volume Consumables
• Dino Caparco (Yushin America, Inc.) – Best Practices for Successful Robotics & Automation Projects
• Jason Long (Wittmann Battenfeld) – Useful Tips on Applying Robots & Automation to Your Molding Process
• Steve Williams (Sepro America) – Expanding Robots & Automation in the Injection Molding Industry
• Andrew Jones (Universal Robots) – How to Evaluate Collaborative Robots for Plastics Production
• Steve Nystrom (Staubli) – Increase Press Productivity With Mold Change Speed, Reliability and Safety

Additional sessions include a deep dive into a turnkey LSR molding cell by Greg Roembke of Roembke Mfg. & Design, and several talks on in‑mold decorating for medium and large parts.

Whether you’re looking to automate more or automate better, Molding 2019 is the place to learn, network, and implement proven strategies that drive efficiency and profitability.