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Injection Molding

Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
Chart shows quarterly shipments of plastics machinery over the past three years, with a 19.3 percent increase for Q3 2025.
The increase was driven by a jump in injection molding shipments, while extruders fell, according to PLASTICS’ Committee on Equipment Statistics.
Nov. 19, 2025
Zahoransky AG
After nearly 40 years in a leadership role, Ulrich Zahoransky will step down from the Executive Board of Zahoransky AG on Dec. 31.
The third-generation family member will step down from the executive board after almost 40 years with the company.
Nov. 18, 2025
WIlmington Machinery
Russ LaBelle, who died Nov. 11, was the founder of Wilmington Machinery, which specialized in structural foam injection molding and blow molding equipment.
His company, which he sold in January, specialized in structural foam injection molding and blow molding.
Nov. 17, 2025
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The Japan-based companies believe their complementary portfolios will help them overcome a challenging business environment.
Nov. 17, 2025

PMM Insight

Ear on Processing

Extrusion

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The Axe-Crossing solution to enable thinner film production is available on the new multiTouch-X roll stack, or as a retrofit.
The Battenfeld-Cincinnati roll stack technology is available on the new multiTouch-X or as a retrofit.
Nov. 20, 2025
KraussMaffei
KraussMaffei's purity glycoLine PU turns PU into recycled polyol.
The purity glycoLine PU uses a twin-screw ZE BluePower extruder in a continuous chemical process to generate recycled polyol.
Nov. 18, 2025
PMM
General Polymers' booth at the AMI Plastics World Expos in Cleveland.
PMM staffers walked the floor Nov. 12 to check out the extrusion, recycling and other equipment on display in Cleveland.
Nov. 13, 2025
Inoex
Using Inoex's Quality Check software, the Aurex ultrasonic measuring system can now detect anomalies in pipes and tubes.
The Inoex software detects even minimal anomalies in single-layer and coextruded pipes and tubes.
Nov. 12, 2025

Blow Molding

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Harald Feuerherm (right) steps to the microphone to accept the Lifetime Achievement Award after an introduction by his grandson, Max.
The innovations earned him the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Blow Molding Division's ABC 2025.
Nov. 14, 2025
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SPE Blow Molding Division board member Keith Scheckelhoff (left) presents the award for the Lew Ferguson Parts Competition to Alex Rocheleau of Rocheleau Tool & Die.
Its resin cartridge reduced weight and leakage, and its shape allowed more cartridges to fit in a shipping container.
Nov. 10, 2025

Recycling

Erema
Erema's Agglorema can handle heavily contaminated film prior to chemical or mechanical recycling.
The Agglorema works upstream of chemical or mechanical recycling technologies.
Nov. 17, 2025
Hydramotion
Hydramotion's ViscoMelt melt-flow sensor delivers lab-level insights in real time.
Scorpion sensor technology allows ViscoMelt to deliver lab-level insight in real time.
Nov. 14, 2025
Herbold Meckesheim
The T150-300 mechanical dryer from Herbold Meckesheim is suitable for demanding workflows, particularly for film processing.
The T150-300 has been redesigned for easy cleaning and rapid moisture removal.
Nov. 13, 2025
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Colorful plastic flakes in a recycling facility.
Achieving circularity is still possible, and recyclers are ready, but collection infrastructure is shaky and buyers are unwilling to commit.
Nov. 11, 2025

Product Innovations

UltiMaker
UltiMaker's S6 is a dual-extrusion printer that offers high performance at an economical price.
The dual-extrusion printer offers high performance and a choice of build plates.
Nov. 19, 2025
E-Z Lok
Stainless steel E-Z Press inserts, now available in new sizes, are strong and durable.
Available in new sizes in stainless steel and brass, they can be used in molds for thermoset and thermoplastic parts, or in 3D printing.
Nov. 11, 2025
Sepro
Sepro introduced the S-Line of modular robots at K 2025, with increased power, speed and payloads.
Maximum payload has been increased by 20 to 40 percent, and stroke length has been extended.
Nov. 7, 2025
Krones
The Krones MetaPure Compact offers space savings over its original MetaPure washing module for recycling.
The Krones technology for recycling lines is now available in Compact and Performance designs.
Nov. 6, 2025

Manufacturing

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Take a peek inside our editor's notebook to gain some insights in this podcast episode.
Nov. 13, 2025
Arburg
Tobias Bauer is managing director of sales and after-sales, Arburg GmbH + Co. KG, and president of Euromap.
The injection molding machine maker's sales chief and new Euromap president discusses sustainability, growth and family business values.
Nov. 12, 2025
BinMaster
After its Lincoln, Neb., plant was devastated by a tornado in 2024, Garner Industries relocated to a new facility. It will now go by the BinMaster name, reflecting its focus on its sensing technologies.
The former injection molding and machining company has focused its business on its sensing instruments since a 2024 tornado destroyed its facility.
Nov. 11, 2025
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Learn more about this story, plus the NPE2027 theme and a new training program from AIM, on our weekly news podcast.
Nov. 10, 2025

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