OnRobot of Denmark is redefining automation simplicity by delivering end‑of‑arm tooling (EOAT) that works out‑of‑the‑box across a broad spectrum of collaborative robots. This means a single vendor, a single programming platform, and a seamless learning curve for operators. OnRobot’s solution hinge

An unmistakable trend signals that collaborative robots—commonly called “cobots”—are becoming essential in plastics processing, as evidenced by major robotic OEMs expanding their portfolios to include cobot solutions. At the 2018 National Plastics Expo (NPE2018), Yushin America—a prominent Cartesian

During the pre‑show media day at Chinaplas, Matthias Sieverding, President of Extrusion Technology at KraussMaffei, highlighted the company’s confidence in China’s dual role as a key consumer and manufacturing hub for its high‑performance machinery. After ChemChina’s acquisition in 2016, KraussMaffe

Takaya Sugimura has been named the new president of robot maker Yushin America Inc. (YAI), succeeding Michiari Ota after his five‑year tenure. With an economics degree from Kansai University, Sugimura launched his career in 1993 as an accountant at Nidec Corp., one of Japan’s leading motor manufactu

Sepro Group’s cutting‑edge Visual robot controls now operate directly from the control panel of Fanuc Roboshot all‑electric injection machines—sold by Milacron. This marks Sepro’s 12th collaboration with an injection‑molding equipment supplier, underscoring the growing demand for fully integrated ro

EVCO Plastics – a global custom injection molding leader with nine plants in three countries – is at the forefront of integrating collaborative robots (cobots) into its manufacturing processes. Over the past year, the company has deployed six articulated‑arm cobots from Universal Robots across three

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 o

Matt McCabe, a seasoned machinery sales executive and long‑time Wittmann Battenfeld colleague, tragically passed away on Jan. 20 after an ATV accident near his Fremont, Ohio, home. He was 43. McCabe built an 18‑year career in plastics machinery sales. He earned a B.Sc. in Industrial Technology from

Hahn Plastics Automation, Inc., the U.S. arm of the German Hahn Group, has officially opened its headquarters in Avon, Connecticut. The new location marks a strategic expansion of the company’s global footprint and its commitment to providing advanced robotics and plastics automation solutions acros

Wemo of Sweden, a division of the German Hahn Group, introduced a suite of cutting‑edge automation products at the October 2018 Fakuma show in Germany. The solutions are now available through Hahn Plastics Automation in Avon, Conn., expanding access for U.S. manufacturers. • 3‑5 Linear Sprue Picker/

HYRobotics has unveiled the H5 series—designed to demold and handle oversized parts in tight‑headroom environments while automating secondary tasks. These articulated robots feature an innovative layout with four servo axes, including two wrist motions, and a dedicated servo traverse axis mounted on

Donnelly Custom Manufacturing is a short‑run, high‑mix custom molder that performs more than 40 mold changes a day on its 37 injection machines to serve customers’ low‑to‑mid‑volume needs (see previous articles in March ’15 and Sept. ’12). One of its key challenges is learning where and how to autom

ATI Industrial Automation has launched the Compliant Deburring Blade (CDB), a pneumatically controlled, articulated tool designed for light‑to‑medium robotic deburring, chamfering, and scraping of plastics, aluminum, brass, and steel. The blade’s pneumatic actuation allows operators to fine‑tune con

At Automate 2019 in Chicago, Universal Robots showcased the next generation of accessories for its UR collaborative robots (cobots). These additions belong to the UR+ ecosystem, a curated collection of pre‑approved, high‑quality add‑ons that expand a cobot’s capabilities while guaranteeing compatibi

When a medical OEM requested a single‑cavity injection mold to overmold a needle that had previously been glued by hand, Moldworx LLC of Gilbert, Ariz. turned the challenge into an opportunity to expand its expertise. Rather than delivering a single‑cavity solution, the team engineered a fully autom

Dynamic Conveyor Corp. expands its safety lineup with a new reconfigurable cable e‑stop that complements the traditional mushroom button e‑stop. The cable provides a continuous safety barrier along the entire length of the conveyor, allowing operators to halt motion instantly by pushing or pulling a

KHG Plastics GmbH’s newest addition to its Velberg, Germany facility is a pair of compact vertical injection‑molding cells. Together, they can produce roughly 40,000 overmolded electrical contacts each week for automotive lighting systems, seamlessly integrating metal fabrication, overmolding, testi

With 1,933 exhibitors from 40 countries, Fakuma 2018 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, attracted 47,650 visitors over five days in October. Although primarily focused on injection molding, the show distinguished itself by elevating materials suppliers and unveiling an Extrusion Hall for the first time. F

Complete Solution Robotics of Loveland, Colorado, introduces the O‑Cut—a compact, cost‑effective robot cell that delivers precision gate cutting without any programming. Built around a six‑axis Fanuc robot and a specialized nipper, the O‑Cut can be transported to any injection‑molding machine and as

At Fakuma 2018 in Germany, Sepro unveiled two breakthrough solutions that push injection‑molding robotics to new speed and safety standards. Speed S5‑25: 50 % Faster Cartesian Robot The upgraded Sepro S5‑25 Speed delivers a vertical (Z‑axis) stroke rate 50 % faster than the original model, cutting r