2016 in Review

With the holidays fast approaching, it seems that another year has come and gone. We at UMD Automated Systems are looking ahead and preparing for the new year. At the same time, we’re taking the time to look back at 2016 and reflect on the year’s accomplishments. This year was particularly exciting, ...

What is a Green Tire?

A green tire is simply a tire that has all the parts put together but has not been cured or had the treads added to them yet. There is a surprisingly lengthy process to tire production. Before the tire can be created, a mix of rubber, oil and additives must be mixed together. Once the mixture is th ...

2020-07-30T19:53:22+00:00January 19th, 2016|Customized Systems, Made in the USA, Manufacturing, Rubber Processing|Comments Off on What is a Green Tire?

Customized, State-of-the-Art Batch-Off Systems

At UMD, we proudly serve a variety of industries, offering tailor-made material handling solutions to many specific needs. From custom compounders to systems for pharmaceuticals, our solutions and capabilities are varied. However, one of our primary areas of focus is in industrial rubber and tire &a ...

2021-12-10T18:54:01+00:00May 4th, 2015|Customized Systems, Mixing & Batching Equipment|Comments Off on Customized, State-of-the-Art Batch-Off Systems

UMD’s Proven Production Process

At UMD, we’re known for offering solution-based services for all material handling needs, focusing on every aspect, from start to finish. This comes from a true focus on innovation and multi-industry knowledge, which allows us to perform all services for our customers in-house, making us the one and ...

2014-03-05T10:18:31+00:00March 5th, 2014|Customized Systems, Made in the USA|Comments Off on UMD’s Proven Production Process

Tire Sortation Innovation with the DARB Sorter

In these highly competitive times, the efficiency and quality that sorting systems provide is welcomed by a number of industries. Within the tire and rubber industry, DARB sorters are one of the best ways to maximize efficiency and quality. With standard sorting equipment tire uniformity is sometime ...

2013-12-16T09:03:12+00:00December 16th, 2013|Customized Systems, Research and Development, Specialized Systems|Comments Off on Tire Sortation Innovation with the DARB Sorter

The Modular Approach to Custom Mixing & Batching Equipment

Do you have the money to automate every aspect of your mixing & batching process? How about the floor space? If you said “no,” that places you in the majority. Times are tough, and most companies aren't looking to buy large pieces of equipment. Unfortunately, there aren't many options other than ...

2012-11-09T09:09:54+00:00November 9th, 2012|Customized Systems, Mixing & Batching Equipment, Modular Equipment|Comments Off on The Modular Approach to Custom Mixing & Batching Equipment