JUNE 20196 MANUFACTURINGTECHNOLOGYINSIGHTSWith widespread application in a plethora of industries such as medical, healthcare, aerospace, packaging, household appliances, construction, and more, the plastic industry has quickly become one of the most evolving businesses today. In fact, the industry is projected to double its business, producing more than 600 million metric tons of plastic products in the upcoming decade. To bolster the ever-increasing demand of plastic products, today, plastic technology vendors are incorporating innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics into their plastic manufacturing solutions. By leveraging AI and machine learning, companies hope to simplify the manufacturing and maintenance cycles of plastic products faster. In addition, integrating robotics into plastic products is facilitating the development of faster and precise manufacturing processes.With the growing usage of plastic with each passing day, the future of the plastic technology space is expected to revolve around developing products using bio-benign materials and polymers that exhibit superior recyclability. Additionally, the insights drawn from the current plastic manufacturing processes is going to play a critical role in understanding the economics of plastic-based solutions, and predicting of the future policies around the global plastic industry. As the plastic industry continues to evolve and gain greater prominence, Manufacturing Technology Insights aims to help organizations discover leading-edge plastic technology solutions providers. A distinguished panel comprising CEOs, CIOs, VCs, and analysts including the Manufacturing Technology Insights' editorial board will decide the "Top 10 Plastic Technology Solution Providers ­ 2019," listing the best vendors and consultants who provide key technology solutions and services related to plastic technology. This edition blends thought-leadership from subject matter experts with real stories of technology vendors that are making a difference in the plastic industry.Let us know your thoughts. Plastic Technology for Industry 4.0EditorialCopyright © 2019 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Contact Us:Phone:510.936.8381Fax:510-894.8405Email:sales@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.comeditor@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.commarketing@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.com June - 10 - 2019, Vol 05 - Issue 10 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Manufacturing Technology InsightsVisit www.manufacturingtechnologyinsights.com Editor-in-ChiefLaura DavisEditorial StaffSalesVisualizerBrian HardingMax Wilsonmax.wilson@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.comT:510-556-2402 Ava Gracia Peter ThomasRose DcruzAbhinov SharmaTECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSTECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSLaura DavisEditor-in-ChiefManufacturing Technology InsightsWrite to useditor@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.com*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staff
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