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Injection Molding

Hasco
The Hasco H12294 plug insert for 12 control zones is ideal for compact molds, as well as large multi-cavity molds.
The H12294 offers improved performance in less space, along with reliability and long life.
Oct. 27, 2025
Wittmann
Wittmann has added the Primus 118 to its series of linear robots for pick-and-place applications.
The Primus 118 linear robot comes with load capacities of 13 to 18 pounds and can service injection molding machines up to 250 tons of clamping force.
Oct. 24, 2025
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Signs are positive despite economic and trade turmoil, says Editor Ron Shinn in this commentary podcast.
Oct. 23, 2025
Progressive Components
The CVe Access Monitor from Progressive Components tracks mold data.
The device from Progressive Components transfers the data to an app for analysis.
Oct. 23, 2025

PMM Insight

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Extrusion

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Also on this podcast episode, a collaboration produces a recyclable stand-up pouch, and Conair releases its latest portable conveying system.
Oct. 27, 2025
Effytec USA
Effytec has developed a kit for its GP32 form-fill-seal machine so that it can produce a new, recyclable spouted pouch..
By using a purer material for the pouch and the same material for its spout, partners including LD Pack, Dukane and Hoffer Plastics ensure recyclability.
Oct. 22, 2025
Davis-Standard
Davis-Standard has developed an integrated digital system for its equipment manufacturing that synchronizes workflows, provides digital work instructions, manages materials and offers engineering support.
New Customer Response Center, reinvestment in Extrusion Center of Excellence are among the initiatives.
Oct. 21, 2025
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You'll also hear about the $3.8 billion deal for Hillenbrand and the U.S. plastic industry's place in the world economy on this podcast episode.
Oct. 20, 2025

Blow Molding

A K show flag flies against a blue sky.
In this podcast episode, Editor Ron Shinn talks about a few of the innovations on display at the world's largest plastics show.
Oct. 9, 2025
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Learn more about this story, plus the latest tariff threat and our annual machinery-buying survey, on this podcast episode.
Oct. 6, 2025

Recycling

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Bales of plastic waste await recycling.
Investment in both mechanical and advanced recycling technologies is critical to scaling up, report says.
Oct. 29, 2025
Machinex
The SamarAI.Optima robot from Machinex uses AI to sort recyclables.
The SamarAI.Optima is easily integrated and requires no daily maintenance.
Oct. 29, 2025
Eriez
The SenseGuard X-ray inspection system line from Eriez can detect contaminants in packaged goods, containers and bulk material for recycling.
The systems, which can also detect missing components, can be used in packaging, bottling and plastics recycling lines.
Oct. 28, 2025
Aduro Clean Technologies
Advanced recycling plants, like this one, generally use either heat or chemicals, or both, to turn waste plastics back into monomers that can be re-processed as plastics.
Advanced recycling transforms highly contaminated plastics so they can be re-manufactured.
Oct. 28, 2025

Product Innovations

Shimadzu
The Shimadzu Autograph AGS-V materials testing line offers a variety of accessories and options.
The instruments from Shimadzu offer various accessories, software and frame options to meet users' needs.
Oct. 22, 2025
RJG Inc.
CoPilot Go uses cavity pressure monitoring to test and troubleshoot molds.
The technology from RJG uses cavity pressure monitoring to detect and contain bad parts.
Oct. 21, 2025
Maguire
Maguire's FlexBus controls allow users to view various data points in their conveying system.
The conveying controls are now integrated with Tracker software for monitoring and reporting.
Oct. 20, 2025
Battenfeld-Cincinnati
Battenfeld-Cincinnati's BC 120-40 DVT single-screw extruder features two-zone degassing.
Battenfeld-Cincinnati's single-screw BC 120-40 DVT has two degassing zones for better processing of ABS and regrinds.
Oct. 17, 2025

Manufacturing

ACS Group
Dayton Patterson is the new Southwest regional sales manager for ACS Group, and business development manager for Wabash and Carver.
He will also serve as business development manager for the Wabash and Carver brands.
Oct. 21, 2025
Agilyx
Agilyx's Styrenyx process depolymerization to break PS into its original building blocks for reuse.
Emerging technologies like depolymerization and pyrolysis are complementing mechanical methods, but remain hindered by funding, economics and policy fragmentation.
Oct. 21, 2025
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PLASTICS' advocacy highlights environmental, economic triumphs.
Oct. 16, 2025
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The company owns several manufacturers of plastics processing technology, including Mold-Masters, DME, Tirad, Herbold Meckesheim and Coperion.
Oct. 15, 2025

Learning Resources

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Aug. 15, 2025
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June 25, 2025