SensXpert's sensors, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning technologies give molders real-time visibilty into the manufacturing process, allowing them to cut energy usage and waste.

Sensors, AI, cloud computing boost efficiency and reduce energy consumption

Bruce Geiselman

Oct. 15, 2024

SensXpert provides equipment that can provide real-time visibility into the molding process.

Tell us about NPE2024 debuts, new equipment, success stories

Jan. 12, 2024

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Saving energy; Coperion's new extruder; a molder on a mission: Machinery Minutes

Bruce Geiselman

Oct. 14, 2024

Maguire's WXB blenders are tailored for extrusion lines.

Maguire WXB blenders tailored for extrusion

Oct. 11, 2024

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Is a microgrid in your plastics plant's future?

Oct. 10, 2024

An American Plastic Molding employee works with a Mega 8K S from Phrozen. The molding shop is experimenting with the printer to learn about the capabilities additive manufacturing might offer for customers.

Molder moves forward with new printer, scanner, IMM

Oct. 9, 2024

Injection Molding

Kistler Group CTO Marc Schaad, right, will take over as CEO on Jan. 1, replacing Rolf Sonderegger, left.

New CEO named at Kistler Group

Oct. 15, 2024

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Injection Molding

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag announces cuts in Germany

Oct. 14, 2024

Servomold's SLY core-pulling unit is clean and accurate.

Molds & Tooling

Core-pulling units are clean, accurate

Oct. 14, 2024

Extrusion

This single-head printer from Engineered Printing Solutions can be used for testing or small-scale production.

Product Innovations

Printer tailored for testing, small-scale production

Oct. 15, 2024

Coperion's STS 75 MC Plus twin-screw extruder has multiple applications.

Coperion extruder has more power, torque

Oct. 8, 2024

The EG-AX dosing unit from Cannon Afros has been updated.

Cannon Afros updates EG-AX foaming system

Oct. 8, 2024

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Five things to know: Biomaterials, auxiliaries, leadership changes

Bruce Geiselman

Oct. 3, 2024

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PMM's top stories in September

Oct. 2, 2024

An Arburg technician works on a machine interface at the company’s Rocky Hill, Conn., facility., where customers can collaborate with the OEM to solve issues involving new materials or other processing challenges.

What to know about processing bioresins: PMM Insight

Sept. 26, 2024

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Piovan is ready for growth: PMM Insight

Sept. 19, 2024

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We need to do better with recycling common plastics: PMM Insight

Sept. 12, 2024

Manufacturing

Plastic parts were collected in green bins for transport to the onsite recycling centers at NPE2024.

PLASTICS: NPE2024 achieves recycling goal

Oct. 15, 2024

ABB Robotics has introduced a suite of tools and analysis to improve the energy efficiency of its robots.

ABB Robotics launches Energy Efficiency Service

Oct. 8, 2024

HPE Automation will offer the full lineup of Epson robots, such as this GX20B SCARA robot.

HPE Automation is now an Epson AutomateFirst Platinum Partner

Oct. 7, 2024

Wrapping insulation jacketing around injection molding machines is 'the most cost-effective thing I have ever seen,' APenergy consultant Matt Flanigan says.

Opportunity abounds for energy savings

Bruce Geiselman

Oct. 7, 2024

Conair's ResinWorks has added an AI component, Optimizer.

Product Innovations

Conair ResinWorks adds AI feature

Bruce Geiselman

Oct. 4, 2024

Blow Molding

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SPE Automotive changes event location

Sept. 20, 2024

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PLASTICS: Introducing an exciting new event

Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)

Sept. 13, 2024

Arburg technicians work on a machine at the company’s Rocky Hill, Conn., facility. Between that site and Arburg’s headquarters in Germany, the company has performed more than 20 material trials for customers, helping them assess processability and optimize variables such as wall thickness. Materials that Arburg or its customers have worked with include paper, fiberglass cellulose and plant fiber.

Viscosity, temperature key in processing biomaterials

Sept. 10, 2024

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Five things to know in September: PMM Insight

Bruce Geiselman

Sept. 5, 2024

Molds & Tooling

Injection Molding

Plastics Training Online now offers monthly subscription

Oct. 10, 2024

Ewikon's Pro Edge VG valve-gate system enables side gating.

Molds & Tooling

Ewikon system enables side gating

Oct. 10, 2024

A 144-cavity mold in StackTeck's new PET preform testing line at its TeckCenter lab.

Injection Molding

StackTeck lab adds PET testing line

Oct. 9, 2024

Zahoransky AG has announced changes to its executive board. From left: chairman of the supervisory board Wolfgang Weber; member of the executive board Ulrich Zahoransky, and new executive board members Ric Nachtmann and Dr. Heinrich Sielemann.

Injection Molding

Zahoransky adds 2 executive board members

Oct. 8, 2024

Recycling

Erema co-founder Helmut Bacher has died.

Erema co-founder Helmut Bacher dies

Oct. 2, 2024

Charlotte Dreizen, PLASTICS' director of sustainability and environment, speaks at the first OCS CON in Houston.

PLASTICS’ new conference zeros in on resin loss

Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)

Oct. 1, 2024

Lindner's Twister Duo is the only two-rotor friction washer available.

Lindner wash systems improve resin quality

Sept. 24, 2024

Injection molding machine makers say that customers are increasingly inquiring about biomaterials, like the material Boy used on one of its presses to form these cups.

Focus on recycling solutions within reach: Talking Points

Sept. 23, 2024

Additive Manufacturing

The Modix Mama-1700 prints large parts using standard pellets.

Additive Manufacturing

Modix printer uses standard pellets

Sept. 26, 2024

Arburg's 2023 Sustainability Report is available as an interactive PDF.

Injection Molding

Arburg releases annual sustainability report

ARBURG GmbH + Co KG

Sept. 25, 2024

BigRep's Altra 280 printer is designed for large parts.

Additive Manufacturing

BigRep printer handles large parts with precision

Sept. 24, 2024

Materialise's e-Stage for Metal+ generates its own supports.

Molds & Tooling

Materialise upgrades e-Stage software module

Sept. 9, 2024

Features

The production floor for Moretto auxiliaries in Massanzago, Italy.

Moretto touts energy savings, smart capabilities

Sept. 30, 2024

Bioplastics fall into one of three categories: biomass-based, biodegradable plastics; biodegradable fossil-based plastics; and biomass-based, nonbiodegradable plastics.

What are biomaterials? Terms to know

Sept. 18, 2024

Break Machinery has expanded its line of Duo screen changers with the addition of the 7000 DS Twin and 5600 DS Twin.

Duo filters prevent interruptions to melt filter operation

Sept. 17, 2024

Arburg technicians meet at the company’s Rocky, Hill, Conn., facility. The OEM's teams at its facilities in the U.S. and Germany can help customers work through processing issues, including any challenges they might be experiencing with running new or unfamiliar materials.

Biomaterials draw interest, but supply chain is weak

Sept. 16, 2024

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Thermoforming

Litai's TTF-820AF thermoformer is now available in the U.S. market.

Litai expands into U.S. thermoforming market

Sept. 25, 2024

The Eagle-LP from Maruho Hatsujyo Innovations can produce blister packaging from sustainable film substrates.

MHI introduces Eagle-LP lab blister machine

Sept. 12, 2024

Genox's GCV400 is one of several granulators companies showed off recently at NPE2024. It can be used to process materials ranging from plastic purge and film to wood and fiber.

Granulator makers offer new sizes, capabilities

Sept. 11, 2024

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Nominees sought for Thermoformer of the Year

Sept. 10, 2024

Compounding

Brandon Bell, co-owner of Automated Manufacturing Systems, shows off the GenFlow, a cooling system he and his father, Rick Bell, designed and patented.

Bell strives for extrusion solutions

Aug. 14, 2024

KraussMaffei owner Sinochem restructures

Aug. 6, 2024

Bay Plastics Machinery introduces Smart Control

Bruce Geiselman

Aug. 2, 2024

KraussMaffei publishes sustainability report

July 24, 2024

Rotomolding

Maag mill housing improves airflow

Bruce Geiselman

May 1, 2024

Processor, material firm adapt resin to rotomold part with a challenging feature

Bruce Geiselman

Jan. 17, 2024

Rotoline's Automatic Weighing System weighs and dispenses precise batches into a container to match the requirements of the mold.

Rotoline system dispenses powder for rotomolding

Oct. 24, 2023

PLASTICS, ACC ramp up campaign for zero plastic resin loss

Oct. 3, 2023