10. How to Use and Protect Remote Machine Monitoring Data
Manufacturing relies heavily on data analytics to enhance performance. Remote machine monitoring, which gathers and analyzes machine data in real-time, is crucial for identifying and addressing issues promptly. This article provides a comprehensive list of six key benefits of remote machine monitoring for moldmakers.
8. Innovative Mold Building Enhances Packaging Material Efficiency, Elevates Recyclable Design
The Beckman Coulter Diagnostics’ Global Plastics team needed a packaging solution seamlessly integrated with their DxI 9000 IA analyzer, minimizing material content and capitalizing on recycling opportunities. Beckman Coulter approached Plastic Ingenuity to partner on designing a custom thermoformed package to hold and protect 520 pipette tips in four rigid polystyrene trays. This article covers the trials and tribulations of that process.
6. What's So Cool About Manufacturing? Students Use a Camera to Find Out
DVIRC, a local manufacturing extension partnership (MEP) organization, is a private, not-for-profit entity that supports the growth of small- and medium-sized U.S. manufacturers, distributors and R&D labs. One way they do this is by supporting and growing the industry’s talent pipeline through the What’s So Cool About Manufacturing (WSCM) Program for the southeastern Pennsylvania region, sponsored by the H. Howard Colehower Foundation. The overarching goal of the WSCM program is to transform students’ perceptions of manufacturing and manufacturing careers through a video contest. Read more.
4. Electroform and Hononegah High School Partner for Hands-On Moldmaking Education
In another article addressing workforce development, Rockford, Illinois-based mold builder Electroform has partnered with Hononegah Education Manufacturing Connection (EMC) to promote manufacturing. More specifically, moldmaking and molding, by providing real-world, hands-on experience in manufacturing and engineering. Read more.
2. How to Use Simulation to Achieve a High-Gloss Surface Finish
Source: SimpaTec
Using process simulation early in a project, such as optimizing temperature control systems and comparing manufacturing methods, can streamline product development and manufacturing processes while achieving a high-quality, glossy surface finish for a part. Combining simulation, conformal cooling, and a rapid heat and cooling process can predict and produce the required surface finish for high-gloss plastic parts. Read more.
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