January 14, 2021
Robomold Plastic Solutions, a division of Gemini Inc., recently announced that it has partnered with AMS, a dealer in automation robots, to be the exclusive provider of robotic plastic molding capabilities for North America.
Robotic plastic molding delivers high-precision heat and material control, allowing part designs to benefit from reduced materials consumption and finished part weight without sacrificing strength or durability. In-mold layering of different compounds and coatings enhance the technical properties of the most complex and high-value designs.
ITAR certified and manufacturing to the highest tolerances with customers ranging from military to industrial and commercial OEMs. Robomold Plastic Solutions provides product engineering support, tooling, and testing to the most demanding industry quality standards, including Mil Spec 810, Mil Spec 648, and IPX.
“Robomold Plastic Solutions is a uniquely qualified manufacturing partner with capabilities in part and tooling design, production and value-added modifications, and final testing and certifications,” said Dan Sauber, Product Manager of Robomold Plastic Solutions. “The addition of robotic molding furthers our ability to bring the most complex molded plastic designs to reality,” Sauder added.
For more information, visit www.robomold.com.
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