Injection molding innovations from the K show floor

Hear about the latest technologies, new features, AI integration and what's ahead on this podcast episode.
Jan. 15, 2026

On this episode, PMM Senior Staff Reporter Karen Hanna interviews Editor Ron Shinn about the new injection molding machines he saw at the K Show. Among the points they discuss: 

  • The latest trends in injection molding machines. 
  • Most notable new features on the machines. 
  • The importance of artificial intelligence. 
  • The next big frontier for injection molding machines. 

About the Author

Ron Shinn

Editor

Editor Ron Shinn is a co-founder of Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing and has been covering the plastics industry for more than 35 years. He leads the editorial team, directs coverage and sets the editorial calendar. He also writes features, including the Talking Points column and On the Factory Floor, and covers recycling and sustainability for PMM and Plastics Recycling.

Karen Hanna

Senior Staff Reporter

Senior Staff Reporter Karen Hanna covers injection molding, molds and tooling, processors, workforce and other topics, and writes features including In Other Words and Problem Solved for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. She has more than 15 years of experience in daily and magazine journalism.

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