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the molding process is the focus of Avidens. rameters according to the observed anomalies.
With new developed DEA (dielectric analysis)
sensors, this technology looks at the behaviour Avidens is a cooperation between Sensxpert,
of the polymer inside the cavity. The complete Schwarz Plastic Solutions, Netzsch Analyzing &
picture and behaviour around viscosity and Testing and Precupa. At the upcoming Fakuma
plastification are monitored and collected dur- exhibition Avidens wants to present the first use
ing every shot. Later, this data is processed with cases to the industry.
the help of artificial intelligence and compared Source – Recycling Magazine
to pre-collected datasets, which allows a direct
live in-line feedback to the machine to adjust pa-
Embracing technology can address feedstock is-
sue
EverestLabs uses robotic arms, AI, machine learning and visioning systems to automate material sort-
ing.
To address recycled feedstock supply challeng- there’s a need to pivot to new technologies.
es, robotics and AI company EverestLabs says
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