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A guide to the newest blow molders, heads and inspection systems changing how processors make containers.
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Injection Molding

The latest in KraussMaffei's line of linear robots can handle payloads of 77 to 220 pounds.
Sept. 8, 2026
The low-pressure technology works on challenging materials and complex geometries.
Sept. 7, 2026
Robert Herman is the new Northeast regional sales manager; several independent dealers added to sales network.
Sept. 3, 2026
New orders increased in Q2, and the numbers reflect the lag between orders and deliveries, according to PLASTICS’ Committee on Equipment Statistics.
Sept. 3, 2026

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Extrusion

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The Brabender TwinLab B-TSE-S 30/40 from Anton Paar enables easy transfer from trials to production-scale operations.
Sept. 2, 2026
The leader of KraussMaffei China replaces Ralf Benack, effective Sept. 1.
Aug. 27, 2026
The system combines data monitoring and trends with control of all equipment within a line.
Aug. 26, 2026

Blow Molding

The Plastics Engineering Technology students got a tour, demonstration and Q&A session.
Aug. 27, 2026
An extrusion blow molding project combined design, tooling and process innovations to reduce material consumption, energy use and carbon emissions.
Aug. 25, 2026

Recycling

It will produce EcoFritz clamps out of recycled material for attaching lines and cables to corrugated pipes.
Sept. 2, 2026
The company now has representation in all U.S. plastics manufacturing markets.
Aug. 26, 2026
His experience includes senior roles at Jeld-Wen, Rehau, Masco and Belkin.
Aug. 24, 2026
EcoFresh technology is available in single- and twin-silo versions, and a design for batch processes.
Aug. 13, 2026

Product Innovations

The MetraScan Black2 can perform three types of scans and its portability makes it easy to deploy.
Sept. 1, 2026
The all-electric RWA 1000 Elmo lifts, lowers and transports molds up to 2,200 pounds.
Aug. 31, 2026
Gen 2 combines AI, deep learning software and a new modular architecture.
Aug. 27, 2026
The station includes a glove box so operators' skin does not come into contact with materials.
Aug. 25, 2026

Manufacturing

The Stockholm-based company provides automation and packaging systems.
Sept. 1, 2026
The company makes sensors, inventory management systems and monitoring technologies.
Sept. 1, 2026
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Packaging suppliers may need to provide material, substance and compliance data as customers prepare products for the EU market.
Sept. 1, 2026
The French company will service existing equipment but refer customers to Engel for future machine sales.
Aug. 31, 2026

Learning Resources

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Sept. 26, 2023
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