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Injection Molding

The thermal multi-zone unit for hot runner systems can accommodate up to 144 heating zones.
Nov. 4, 2026
Catch up on these and other features, along with the month's news from the plastics machinery market.
Nov. 3, 2026
It efficiently releases undercuts and is adaptable to various configurations.
Nov. 2, 2026
The company offers a variety of solutions depending on characteristics of the parts to be examined.
Nov. 2, 2026

PMM Insight

Ear on Processing

Extrusion

It will create additional space for manufacturing and refurbishment of the company's pelletizers and other equipment.
Oct. 30, 2026
ProfileGauge X.LP-3D uses four laser scanners and can measure a variety of shapes.
Oct. 27, 2026
The auxiliary equipment maker is investing $10 million to add fabrication, machining and powder coating capacity.
Oct. 20, 2026
The company showed off a new Generation 3 PX all-electric injection molding machine at its open house.
Oct. 20, 2026

Blow Molding

The plastics and rubber sector showed strong growth in A3’s latest report.
Oct. 30, 2026
The Sidel solution for PET bottles enables use of partial labels.
Oct. 28, 2026

Recycling

The company says the move will strengthen its presence in the EMEA region.
Nov. 3, 2026
He will focus on Mind, the company’s AI platform, and its advanced recycling sorting technologies.
Nov. 2, 2026
Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
Three women speak on a stage in front of an OCS CON logo.
The association honors five Operation Clean Sweep Difference Makers and recognizes ZealaFoam for its plant-based alternative to conventional EPS.
Oct. 29, 2026
Chase Bullock will cover the Southeast, Joel Andujo the West.
Oct. 15, 2026

Product Innovations

The controls can connnect Hydrotherm and Duratherm lines to plant automation systems.
Oct. 29, 2026
It can efficiently handle a variety of materials with no separation of blends and minimal degradation.
Oct. 26, 2026
The MJF 1200 automates several processes to reduce manual intervention.
Oct. 23, 2026
The IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID also have short cycle times and reduced power consumption.
Oct. 22, 2026

Manufacturing

The technology has evolved beyond spotting bad parts and can now use data to anticipate problems.
Oct. 28, 2026
They can be used at multiple points along the production line, from mold protection through final quality control.
Oct. 26, 2026
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ABC attendees examine the contenders in the 2026 Lewis E. Ferguson Blow Molded Parts Competition.
The award is named for the late Lewis E. Ferguson, who established it to recognize innovations in blow molding design.
Oct. 22, 2026
It will support education through scholarships, equipment grants and industry-academia partnerships.
Oct. 21, 2026

Learning Resources

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Feb. 24, 2026
A Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing-hosted webinar sponsored by Universal Robots
Sept. 26, 2023
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Dec. 15, 2022
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Molding Pioneers Talk About Best Practices and What it Takes to Break into this Growing Segment
July 27, 2021