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Manufacturers have seen a lot of upward pressure on costs including labor, materials, and freight. To further mitigate non-value-added labor cost from impacting part price, New Berlin Plastics has deployed a new UR20 collaborative robot (cobot) from Universal Robots. Focused on automating tasks for higher tonnage presses, the UR20 adds new capabilities to the automation…
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Here at New Berlin Plastics, we’re obsessed with driving variability out of our processes. It helps us improve part quality as well as reduce scrap, downtime, and labor costs while streamlining our operations. That’s why we’re starting to experiment with artificial intelligence (AI) in two areas. Here’s a closer look at the benefits we’re seeing…
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One of the secrets to New Berlin Plastics’ exceptional track record of part quality is our deep commitment to training. It enables us to deploy state-of-the-art technologies like robotics, end-of-arm tooling, and automation efficiently and effectively. That, in turn, empowers us to deliver high-quality parts to our customers at competitive prices. In recent years, as…
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For world-class injection molders, it’s not enough to invest in robotics and automation. They must be matched by investments in people and expertise to leverage the greatest customer value from them. Here’s how New Berlin Plastics has built its internal capability to create and manage automation capabilities.
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“To err is human,” goes the saying. To err in manufacturing, however, can be very costly. Today, the plastic manufacturing sector is experiencing a rapidly expanding automation trend, which has not only mitigated the costs associated with human error but also improved a range of other components regarding labor and energy processes. By implementing automation…
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