Boy Machines Inc.
Introduced in October at Fakuma, Boy's latest injection molding machines (IMMs), the Electric series, join other hybids already in the market. The compact, two-platen servo-hydraulic machines are available with clamping forces from 35 tons to 800 tons.
Injection Molding

All-electrics, hybrids gain prominence

Nov. 18, 2024
All-electrics have their supporters, but hybrids bank on best-of-all-worlds approach.
Pyramid Molding Group
Amid hiring challenges, molders have invested in automation. Among them is Rockford, Ill., Pyramid Plastics, where a Yushin robot is shown stationed above a press.
Manufacturing

Manufacturers turn to robots, cobots amid workforce woes

Nov. 14, 2024
Automation spares humans fom dull, dangerous work in applications as varied as welding, assembly, palletizing and takeout.
Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
Matt Seaholm, left, appears on stage with Bill Carteaux in 2018 at the Global Plastics Summit. Carteaux, who had served the Plastics Industry Association as its president and CEO since 2005, when it was known as the Society of the Plastics Industry, died a few weeks later. In 2022, Seaholm was promoted to helm the organization.
Manufacturing

Seaholm restores stability to PLASTICS

Nov. 13, 2024
CEO's appointment in 2022 came amid turmoil, but he's worked to build staff, secure financial footing.
Steinert
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Product Innovations

Product Innovations of the Week: Nov. 9

Nov. 9, 2024
New and improved products from Micro-Epsilon, Steinert, Guill Tool, Cold Jet and Enercon.
Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
Bill Carteaux, the late Plastics Industry Association president and CEO, was one of the industry's most ardent supporters up until his death in 2018.
Manufacturing

Carteaux championed industry

Nov. 8, 2024
Late CEO and president of PLASTICS provided tireless leadership.