Sat.Dec 30, 2023

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EverestLabs robot keeps more than 1M aluminum cans out of landfills

Robotics Business Review

EverestLabs uses RecycleOS and robotics to increase recycling rates. Credit: EverestLabs Even in states that offer refunds for aluminum beverage cans, many of these cans end up in landfills while sustainability concerns rise. In September 2023, the Can Manufacturers Institute, or CMI, funded an EverestLabs robot at a Caglia Environmental material recovery facility, or MRF, in California.

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MoldMaking Technology Wraps Up 2023

Mold Making Technology

Photo Credit: Stock, Copilot One of the best parts of my job as an editor for this critical niche of manufacturing for the past 25+ years is getting to know the people behind the molds. I always enjoy learning about their backgrounds, challenges and achievements. This year, we featured several profiles of mold manufacturing teams who are making a difference in the industry and their communities.

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New Compact Valve From Schmalz Centralizes Vacuum Gripping

Control.com

The new LQE compact valves from Schmalz feature a small, lightweight design that can be mounted directly to robotic arms to reduce system complexity, featuring IO-Link for data monitoring.