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PRODUCT NEWS

Milacron to introduce Feature M-Powered suite at Fakuma 2018

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is a portfolio of easy-to-use observational, analytical DGDSWV DXWRPDWLFDOO\ WR WKH SDUW JHRPHWU\ 8VLQJ L0)/8;
and support services that allow molders a competitive molders can increase productivity by up to 50% on existing
advantage through insight. M-Powered provides unique injection molding machines. The process is ideal for most
intelligence on a molders current operations and future molding applications, but is especially advantageous for
needs, sharpens manufacturing quality and productivity, ZLGH VSHFLÀFDWLRQ PDWHULDOV UHF\FOHG PDWHULDOV DQG
and optimizes uptime. can help a biomaterial work for many more applications,
which continue to be an increasing sustainability focus for
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Elektron EVO is the product of Milacron’s years of innovation
in all-electric injection molding technology. The Elektron
EVO was designed for a full range of applications, in a wide
variety of sizes, offering outstanding value to customers Parrot-Beak® Drum Truck for
to help them achieve their plastics manufacturing goals. Handling all Rimmed Drums

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drums weighing up to 1000 pounds. It is designed
with ergonomic safety in mind, eliminating the need
for an operator to bear the weight of the load during
transport. The drum truck has two 10" main wheels with
full roller bearings, and two 4" swivel casters to support
The Elektron EVO uses 60% less energy and 90% less water
than hydraulic injection molding machines, reducing the drum while moving through plants and warehouses,
operating costs substantially. Setting the standard for LQ DGGLWLRQ WR /LIWRPDWLF·V H[FOXVLYH ´3DUURW %HDNŠµ
movement repeatability, Elektron’s stroke precision of clamping
mechanism.
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systems, making it the best injection molding machine include a
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no oil disposal, leaks or slipping hazards, Elektron EVO
is perfect for clean room environments regardless of mechanism that
can be adjusted
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Technology an adaptive process control module to the
M-Powered suite of products. M-Powered is a portfolio of drum sizes from
easy-to-use observational, analytical and support services 10 to 85 gallons.
that gives customers a competitive advantage through Liftomatic
insight. Leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT) technology, Material
M-Powered provides unique intelligence on your current Handling, Inc. is an acknowledged leader in the
operations and future needs, sharpens manufacturing design and manufacture of drum handling equipment.
quality and productivity, and optimizes uptime. The Headquartered in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, Liftomatic
maintains manufacturing, engineering and sales
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for mold and material changes. Consumer packaged goods products in over 40 countries and sells to more than
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now operates as a wholly owned P&G subsidiary. The

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