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15 Doing much more with robots and cobots The interest in robots has moved on from simple pick-and-place to undertaking more complex tasks. Peter Mapleston speaks to robot technology groups
26 Serving the beverage capsules market The market for home-brewed coffee, made possible by capsule machines, has taken off. We preview AMI’s Single-Serve Capsules USA conference in June
29 Finding the right solutions in LSR moulding Specialist materials and technology suppliers in liquid silicone rubber are helping injection moulders get the best results when using this unique material. David Eldridge reports
35 Lightweighting, barriers and brand appeal Injection moulders are finding new ways to meet the needs of brand owners for packaging to enhance their products and increase their appeal. By Mark Holmes
40 Testing times for processors Experts in polymer testing will share their knowledge at AMI’s Polymer Testing & Analysis conference in Pittsburgh in September. We preview the speakers
43 NPE 2018 Injection Moulding Preview NPE2018 is back and bigger than ever. Our preview covers new injection moulding machines, equipment and controls, plus a selection of materials exhibitors
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