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Technical articles on in-mould labelling: cycle, cavities, static charging, robot selection and interface standards.
Technical · 10 September 2026 · 1 min read
What is Euromap 67?
The standard signal interface between the injection machine and the robot; differences from Euromap 12 and the safety circuit.
Featured· 1 min read10 questions to ask when choosing an IML robot
The questions to ask when comparing quotes, from intervention time to spare-part distance.
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· 1 min readWhy does electrostatic charging matter?
The invisible force holding the label on the cavity wall; symptoms of under- and over-charging, material-based profiles.
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· 1 min readThe relationship between cavity count and cycle time
More cavities do not always mean more output; robot intervention, cooling and magazine capacity must be taken into account.
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· 1 min readSide entry or top entry?
A comparison of the two robot architectures in terms of intervention time, ceiling height, cavity count and cost.
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Featured· 1 min readWhat is IML? A guide to in-mould labelling
The process where the label is placed in the mould and fused with the molten plastic; steps, advantages and which products it suits.
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