Robotic automation geared specifically for the plastics industry continues to expand as processors recognize the benefits robots can provide - labor savings, reduced molding-cycle times, improved part quality, improved safety. High-speed linear-beam models are available that work with any size injection-molding machine. Dedicated robots designed for specific molding machines with predefined sequences lower the cost of automation. Reconditioned pre-owned robots-priced at 50% to 70% less than new models-represent another cost-effective entry to plant automation.