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Injection Molding

Hasco
The Hasco H5055 hole filter is designed for durability and easy cleaning.
The H5055 is corrosion-resistant, minimizes pressure drops and is easy to clean.
Dec. 10, 2025
LS Mtron IMM
Firaz Sharaf is the new Canada regional sales manager for LS IMM.
Firaz Sharaf comes from Sepro Group and will be based in Montreal.
Dec. 9, 2025
Blue Air Systems
The Blue Air BBX module integrates with the existing pellet hopper of a conventional dryer.
Using an existing dryer's hopper, it converts the unit to dry process air, which uses less energy.
Dec. 5, 2025
Oerlikon HRSflow
The Glow HRS hot-runner technology from Oerlikon is ideal for production of large automotive parts.
The Oerlikon hot-runner technology is especially suited for creating large automotive parts.
Dec. 4, 2025

PMM Insight

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Extrusion

Goldenrod Corp.
Goldenrod Corp.'s expansion brings its total facility to almost 50,000 square feet.
The company’s equipment serves industries including plastic film and nonwoven production.
Dec. 9, 2025
Engel
An Engel e-mac 800 injection molding machine and a green QR-coded part it produced at K 2025.
At K 2025, Engel and others demonstrated how artificial intelligence can go far beyond traditional automation, letting the machine make its own decisions.
Dec. 4, 2025
Struktol
Struktol's new additives, RP 17 and RP 53, control odor in recycled plastic without compromising the end product's quality.
RP 17 and RP 53 not only mask unwanted smells in PP and PE resins, but also enhance lubrication and mold release performance.
Nov. 26, 2025
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We discuss that story, the passing of a machinery innovator and third-quarter equipment sales on this podcast episode.
Nov. 24, 2025

Blow Molding

W. Müller GmbH
W. Müller's Reco 3 Accuhead accumulator head for blow molding
The retrofittable Reco 3 Accuhead combines material for three layers into a single cylinder, reducing the number of extruders needed.
Dec. 4, 2025
Emerald Packaging
A worker at Emerald Packaging. The company has been striving to make its plastic packaging more sustainable.
We also covered advanced recycling, an honor for a blow molding innovator and PLASTICS' Q3 machinery report.
Dec. 3, 2025

Recycling

Lindner
The Lindner Micromat Series IV shredder made its debut at K 2025.
The fourth generation of the line has a new drive and an adjustable multicut rotor design for easy knife changes.
Dec. 9, 2025
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It aims to provide information about the industry and the role of plastics in the economy.
Dec. 4, 2025
Image of worker with recycled plastic oil and pellets, with logo for PMM Insight podcast
On this podcast episode, learn about the technologies, major players and what's ahead for the industry.
Nov. 27, 2025
Rotogran
Tool steel inserts for Rotogran's granulators are more robust than previous models.
Tool steel inserts are more robust, and a new pathway defector directs partially cut material back into the cutting circle.
Nov. 25, 2025

Product Innovations

Wabash MPI
These Wabash MPI presses can be used to make precision components for industries such as automotive and aerospace.
They are used to make precision parts for industries including automotive, aerospace and recreation.
Dec. 8, 2025
Bekum
Bekum's 3BKW55-3 extrusion head is designed for processing recycled and recyclable materials.
It can be retrofitted as an upgrade, ensuring consistent layer distribution and wall thickness.
Dec. 3, 2025
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Artificial intelligence-driven features provide guidance and insights to simplify workflows and save time and costs.
Dec. 3, 2025
Husky Technologies
Husky's Advantage+Enterprise monitoring solution, built on its Advantage+Elite platform, debuted at Drinktec 2025.
Advantage+Enterprise uses data to aid decision-making on labor, equipment effectiveness and using recycled materials.
Nov. 28, 2025

Manufacturing

Reel Power International
The interior of the Reel Power International plant in Oklahoma City.
StoneTree Investment Partners focuses on niche manufacturing and industrial companies.
Dec. 5, 2025
Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
Graphic showing third quarter robot orders from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
The third quarter saw orders of 8,806 robots valued at $574 million, driven by automotive OEMs and the food and consumer-goods sectors.
Dec. 2, 2025
Wittmann
Southpointe Precision in Fort Myers, Fla., began as a tool-and-die shop 25 years ago. It expanded into plastics manufacturing with the 2011 purchase of this 1990s-era injection molding machine, which it still uses.
Southpointe Precision used Wittmann molding technology to bring a stainless steel–ABS grooming accessory to market.
Dec. 2, 2025
Michael A. Marcotte Photography Ltd. for the SPE Blow Molding Division
The show floor at ABC 2025 offered a chance to make connections with peers and suppliers.
The 2025 Annual Blow Molding Conference showed the value of learning, networking and recognizing achievements.
Nov. 25, 2025

Learning Resources

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