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Injection Molding

Siemens
Run MyRobot can test robotic integration with a digital twin.
The Siemens app simplifies control of Kuka robots for machining operations.
Sept. 10, 2025
Progressive Components
Cooled UniLifter undercut-release assemblies enhance mold cooling.
The systems from Progressive Components enhance mold cooling.
Sept. 8, 2025
Oerlikon HRSflow
The EYEgate HRS valve-gate solution extends gate life and quality.
The Oerlikon solution for multicavity molds reduces maintenance costs and downtime.
Sept. 4, 2025
Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
Perc Pineda is chief economist for the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS).
Expanded steel and aluminum duties may slow investment and complicate equipment imports, PLASTICS economist says.
Sept. 2, 2025

PMM Insight

Ear on Processing

Extrusion

Battenfeld-Cincinnati
The pullStream B63-1000 haul-off from Battenfeld-Cincinnati is intended for small pipes.
The pullStream B63-1000 from Battenfeld-Cincinnati is intended for small pipes.
Sept. 9, 2025
Herbold
Herbold Meckesheim's Hydrocyclone separates and purifies plastic materials for recycling.
Combined washing and extrusion technologies remove contaminants, cut energy use and raise product quality.
Sept. 3, 2025
An ADW wheel dryer by AEC for plastics processing on a cart.
The ADW14 and ADW25 can process 1 to 25 pounds per hour with high efficiency, ideal for medical molding.
Aug. 29, 2025
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Are you most worried about tariffs, the economy, your workforce? Let us know.
Aug. 28, 2025

Blow Molding

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PE has multiple desirable characteristics that make it ideal for a broad range of products.
Sept. 4, 2025
Currier Plastics
Dual-chamber bottles undergo visual inspection at Currier Plastics
Cybersecurity, reaction to the Global Plastics Treaty talks and a profile of Currier Plastics drew readers' attention.
Sept. 2, 2025

Recycling

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Plastic trash litters an ocean beach.
Without a global agreement, nations and the industry must take action to head off environmental disaster.
Sept. 3, 2025
Tomra Recycling
Nicodemus Sherwood is the new VP of sales Americas for Tomra Recycling.
He will also serve as managing director of the sorting equipment maker’s Charlotte, N.C., office.
Aug. 19, 2025
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A globe surrounded by plastic bags symbolizes the world's plastic pollution problem.
One expert warns lack of international alignment threatens recycling investment and circular economy progress.
Aug. 15, 2025
U.S. Plastics Pact
Jonathan Quinn is president and CEO of the U.S. Plastics Pact.
Jonathan Quinn says continued progress in plastics circularity requires innovation, investment and collaboration.
Aug. 14, 2025

Product Innovations

Span Tech
Span Tech's sheet metal conveyor supports are cost-effective and offer better hygiene.
Span Tech's conveyors can be used for sorting, merging, moving and gathering products.
Sept. 3, 2025
Boy Machines
A Boy 80 Electric injection molding machine with the new LR 5 robot.
The Alpha 6 controller links it to the IMM for easy data sharing.
Sept. 2, 2025
KraussMaffei
KraussMaffei's RimStar PU metering machine
Improvements help optimize process control and simplify operation.
Aug. 28, 2025
Pollen AM
Pollen AM's Pam Pro is easy to use and optimized for efficiency.
The FGF printer from Pollen AM works with flexible materials.
Aug. 27, 2025

Manufacturing

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A locked phone sits on a laptop computer.
Goal should be total, continuous visibility into assets; establish recovery contingencies if an attack occurs.
Sept. 5, 2025
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AceTronic will supply desiccant and hopper dryers, drying/conveying systems and support services for plastics processors.
Sept. 3, 2025
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Communication is key to managing vulnerability.
Sept. 2, 2025
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On our podcast, learn more about this story, along with a new survey of manufacturer sentiment and a profile of a second-generation business owner.
Sept. 1, 2025

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Aug. 15, 2025
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Aug. 7, 2025
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June 25, 2025