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Injection Molding

Engel
Engel's Viper 20, 40 and 60 Cartesian robots are now more modular and flexible.
Individual axes can be changed to meet new application requirements, and energy efficiency is improved.
Jan. 7, 2026
LS Mtron
John Wiley has been promoted to VP of operations for LS Mtron.
He has 30 years of plastics industry experience and previously served as the company’s director of customer service.
Jan. 5, 2026
Artie Riegger
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Get to know the 12 plastics industry leaders and influencers PMM interviewed in the past year.
Jan. 2, 2026
Ency
The updated automatic robot axis map simplifies multi-axis kinematics management.
The CAD/CAM system simplifies programming of complex parts and processes.
Jan. 2, 2026

PMM Insight

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Extrusion

Corotec
Corotec's Automation Linear Motion Stage corona treater has dual plasma jets and advanced process control.
Automated Linear Motion Stage technology is appropriate for catheters, tubing and R&D applications, among others.
Jan. 6, 2026
Cannon Viking
The Cannon Viking LayDown VariMaster makes real-time grade adjustments without interrupting foam block production.
The Cannon Viking slabstock foam production tool is designed for specialty grades and formulations.
Dec. 29, 2025
Coperion
Coperion's DewTector measures residual moisture in materials.
Coperion's technology can be retrofitted to existing polyolefin compounding lines.
Dec. 23, 2025
Battenfeld-Cincinnati
The new Intelligent Operating Adjustment technology from Battenfeld-Cincinnati was demonstrated at the K show on a three-layer Helix II 400 pipe head.
The Battenfeld-Cincinnati technology optimizes the end product, saving time and material compared to manual adjustment of the pipe gap.
Dec. 19, 2025

Blow Molding

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With risks becoming more sophisticated, processors should update policies that enable them to maintain uptime, control costs and stay competitive.
Dec. 17, 2025
Moretto
Moretto's new Hyper Cut grinder handles sprues, bad parts and waste from injection molding, extrusion and blow molding operations.
The Moretto grinder comes in two models with multiple blade options.
Dec. 15, 2025

Recycling

Dukane
A Dukane welder is part of a line producing greener stand-up pouches.
Our Problem Solved features in 2025 addressed space constraints, specialty parts and sustainability.
Dec. 30, 2025
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PMM's monthly "Talking Points" column looks at the issues and questions processors face every day. Here are six favorites from the past year.
Dec. 26, 2025
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Buyers must commit to using recycled resin to turn the tide of plastic pollution.
Dec. 25, 2025
Erema
The Erema Intarema TVEplus extruder system for recycling
The Intarema TVEplus is more compact and produces higher-quality pellets.
Dec. 18, 2025

Product Innovations

BinMaster
BinMaster's VRX vibrating level probes have an indicator light to confirm status of the bulk solids being measured.
The vibrating probes from BinMaster now have a new mounting option.
Jan. 5, 2026
Mitutoyo
The Mitutoyo SJ-220 Surftest roughness tester is user-friendly and compact.
The SJ-220 Surftest is compact, accurate and allows real-time data analysis for quality. control.
Jan. 2, 2026
Wasp
The Wasp Cubo HDP printer is environmentally friendly and can print difficult materials.
The Cubo HDP is environmentally friendly and can print difficult materials, including 100 percent recycled resins.
Dec. 30, 2025
Zahoransky
Zahoransky's Prima Z work cell for producing syringes is customizable and now comes in a Medical Design version.
The new Medical Design version is compliant with GMP principles and can support molds with up to 16 cavities.
Dec. 22, 2025

Manufacturing

Corotec Corp.
Elik Dvorkin has been named president of Corotec Corp.
He joins the corona and plasma surface treatment specialist from Thermatool, another member of the Inductotherm Group.
Jan. 5, 2026
Plastics Industry Association / SPE
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SPE has become a division of PLASTICS as of Jan. 1; integration activities are continuing.
Jan. 5, 2026
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Check out our editor's picks and the most popular stories on our website.
Dec. 29, 2025
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Also on this episode, learn why you should review your shop's insurance coverage.
Dec. 22, 2025

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