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Nov. 8, 2021
Absolute Haitian
An Absolute Haitian technician works on a press. According to representatives of some OEMs, maintenance is taking on new urgency, as manufacturers look to extend the service life of their machines.
May 20, 2026
Rosti Germantown
The centerpiece of Rosti's new clean room in Germantown, Wis., is a 300-ton injection Toyo Si-7 molding machine.
May 19, 2026
Nissei America Inc.
Nissei America has begun actively proposing preventive maintenance and inspection plans to customers.
May 18, 2026
3D Systems
This momentary switch connector was printed in bulk using the Figure 4 3D printer and Figure 4 Tough FR V0 material.
May 15, 2026
Bekum Maschinenfabriken GmbH, Berlin
A Bekum technician uses Industry 4.0 tools to look over a machine. Increasingly, Christian Richard, corporate communications manager and sales administration manager for the OEM, said, “Maintenance in extrusion blow molding is no longer reactive — it is strategic.'
May 14, 2026
Brett Greenhalgh
Brett Greenhalgh, who has worked at KraussMaffei Corp. for about 2 years, says he will miss interacting with people at the company, but is looking forward to taking on a role as a missionary, alongside his wife, Janice, in Germany.
May 13, 2026
Wittmann USA
A technician crouches beside Wittmann equipment. Like other OEMs, Wittmann is working to make its machines easier to use, with tools that will help processors better spot trends that could indicate future maintenance needs.
May 11, 2026
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Rows of shipping containers in a port, viewed from above.
May 5, 2026

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