September 2025

Sensors monitor the extrusion process at multiple points and capture data for reporting and insights.

They are more efficient, precise and fast, with a significant reduction in footprint.

The company's president sees continuous mixing technology as a key to the plastics circular economy.

Enercon's plasma treater prepares surfaces for cleaning, wettability and bonding.

The e-flomo one offers continuous monitoring and adjustment, reducing water consumption.

The machines, from OEMs including Engel, Haitian, LS Mtron and JSW, require special considerations for safety, materials-handling and facility infrastructure.

InsertKey z088 prevents installation errors so mold components function properly.

Arburg's modular linear robot is available in vertical and horizontal versions and can lift about 8.8 pounds.

The 3D Profile Unit combines information from both scanners to inspect contours, undercuts and thicknesses.

It combines a twin-screw extruder with the Preconditioning Unit to produce quality recycled pellets.

BMT has added new Smart Prototyping features for optimized bottle production.

The Siemens app simplifies control of Kuka robots for machining operations.

Representatives attended Global Plastics Treaty negotiations and NCSL Legislative Summit to support informed decision-making.

The pullStream B63-1000 from Battenfeld-Cincinnati is intended for small pipes.

The systems from Progressive Components enhance mold cooling.

The coextrusion die head blow molds bottles with a middle layer of PCR or bioresins.

The Oerlikon solution for multicavity molds reduces maintenance costs and downtime.

Without a global agreement, nations and the industry must take action to head off environmental disaster.

The Alpha 6 controller links it to the IMM for easy data sharing.

The ADW14 and ADW25 can process 1 to 25 pounds per hour with high efficiency, ideal for medical molding.

Improvements help optimize process control and simplify operation.

Brian Bruce is now VP/GM, and Chris Robinson is director of sales.

Students will use it in plastics engineering classes to gain hands-on experience.

Dana McCallum returns to the company after working in metal additive manufacturing.

Operations and the employee team remain in place.

He will also serve as managing director of the sorting equipment maker’s Charlotte, N.C., office.

He joined the company in 2021 and helped it grow to a 10 percent U.S. market share.

PLASTICS’ chief economist argues tariffs on equipment could slow reshoring.

Addex will continue independently under its existing name, with new leadership.

Nano Dimension, which bought Desktop Metal in April, says it will not acquire the company’s assets.