Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
The annual Spring Program and Fly-In brings plastics stakeholders and lawmakers together to discuss policy.
The April 13-15 event brings plastics manufacturers and lawmakers together.
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Battenfeld-Cincinnati
Battenfeld-Cincinnati's BC 120-40 DVT extruder has two independent degassing areas along its processing unit.
Milacron
MosaicX, the latest version of Milacron's extrusion control.
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Injection Molding

KraussMaffei
Dirk Musser is the new managing director of KraussMaffei Technologies.
He replaces Jörg Stech, who has led the injection molding, automation and additive manufacturing divisions since 2023.
Feb. 26, 2026
MetalPrinting
The Gauss MT90 utilizes MetalPrinting's paste-based metal extrusion technology.
The system from MetalPrinting uses a paste material, making it energy-efficient and safe.
Feb. 26, 2026
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The company imports and sells injection molding and automation equipment.
Feb. 25, 2026
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The Supreme Court ruling did not detail any processes, and recovering money could take a while.
Feb. 25, 2026

PMM Insight

Ear on Processing

Extrusion

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Citex Group
Ralph Klose, left, has taken over the position of CEO of the Citex Group from his father, Reinhard Klose, right.
He takes over from his father, Reinhard Klose, at the manufacturer of extrusion measurement and process technologies.
March 2, 2026
Plastic Flow
The polyXtrue software offers insights into the performance of extrusion dies.
New features include the ability to simulate complex coextrusion flows, specify multiple temperature zones and easily select materials.
Feb. 24, 2026
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Determining who gets what would be complicated, as importing companies picked up costs at the border, but might have passed them on.
Feb. 23, 2026

Blow Molding

Bekum
Florian Mosgöller has been named technical director for Bekum’s sites in Berlin and in Traismauer, Austria.
He will be responsible for mechanical design of blow molding machines, extruders and extrusion heads and automation technology.
Feb. 24, 2026
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Hear more about these stories, plus innovations introduced by Reifenhäuser at K 2025, on this podcast episode.
Feb. 16, 2026

Recycling

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Recyclers are necessary for building a circular economy and ensuring the plastics industry's future.
Feb. 12, 2026
Erema
PredictOn:Plastification uses ultrasonic sensors to monitor the extruder screws on Erema recycling systems.
The module uses ultrasonic sensors to detect changes in the plasticizing unit on Erema's recycling systems.
Feb. 11, 2026
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Alpek's PET recycling facility in Reading, Pa., pictured here in 2023, is closing in March.
A lack of government support and few economic incentives are breaking an essential link in the sustainability chain.
Feb. 6, 2026
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Hear our editor's wish list on this podcast episode, and let us know what you'd like to see.
Jan. 22, 2026

Product Innovations

Intamsys
The Funmat Pro 310 Apollo printer from Intamsys is tailored for use with engineering resins like PEKK and PEEK.
The Funmat Pro 310 Apollo is designed to produce complex parts quickly and accurately, and can run uninterrupted for up to a week.
March 2, 2026
Munson
Munson's CIM-MS centrifugal impact mills can perform de-agglomerating, coarse or fine grinding.
The CIM-MS centrifugal impact mills can perform de-agglomeration and coarse or fine grinding.
Feb. 27, 2026
Faro Creaform
The lightweight HandyScan Black Elite can be operated with one hand.
The scanner from Faro Creaform can be used for quality control, inspection, reverse engineering and non-destructive testing
Feb. 25, 2026
Moretto
The XC19 is the latest in Moretto's X Comb series of desiccant wheel dryers.
The XC19, tailored for engineering resins, uses the company's OTX hopper technology for improved material flow.
Feb. 23, 2026

Manufacturing

Brianna Blank for Shuman Plastics
Shuman Plastics used E4 to purge an injection molding machine of colored plastics, producing these piles of plastics, chronicling the process from the beginning, starting with a colorant and ending when that colorant was completely drained from the system.
Molder using engineering materials turns to Dyna-Purge's new E4 compound to handle changeovers efficiently.
Feb. 25, 2026
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The Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
After a difficult 2025, more duties are on the way, creating "incredible uncertainty," according to one expert.
Feb. 23, 2026
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A sign warning of tariffs ahead
Processors, OEMs and trade organizations have reported mixed-to-negative effects on business since they were implemented.
Feb. 20, 2026
Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
FLiP members participated in a local litter cleanup at the National Plastics Conference in 2025 in Orlando.
PLASTICS’ organization for emerging professionals surpassed 300 members and completed a strategic refresh in 2025.
Feb. 20, 2026

Learning Resources

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