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    Agilyx
    Agilyx's Styrenyx process depolymerization to break PS into its original building blocks for reuse.
    Emerging technologies like depolymerization and pyrolysis are complementing mechanical methods, but remain hindered by funding, economics and policy fragmentation.
    Oct. 21, 2025
    Maguire
    Maguire's FlexBus controls allow users to view various data points in their conveying system.
    The conveying controls are now integrated with Tracker software for monitoring and reporting.
    Oct. 20, 2025
    Battenfeld-Cincinnati
    Battenfeld-Cincinnati's BC 120-40 DVT single-screw extruder features two-zone degassing.
    Battenfeld-Cincinnati's single-screw BC 120-40 DVT has two degassing zones for better processing of ABS and regrinds.
    Oct. 17, 2025
    Engel
    Engel's production cell at Drinktec in September featured an all-electric e-cap 380 injection molding machine with the new 2465 injection unit.
    The 2465 unit can handle high speeds and precise control of viscous materials.
    Oct. 17, 2025
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    PLASTICS' advocacy highlights environmental, economic triumphs.
    Oct. 16, 2025
    Coperion
    Coperion's new screw elements to reduce abrasion are available for all sizes of ZSK extruders, including the ZSK 70 Mc18.
    They are available for all ZSK twin-screw extruders to run recycling applications.
    Oct. 16, 2025
    Kuka
    Users can run simulations of robot operations with Kuka's iiQKA.OS2 system.
    The iiQKA.OS2 platform allows users to simulate operations and is AI-capable.
    Oct. 15, 2025
    PCS Co.
    PCS Co. President Angela Elsey honors former company co-owner Jim Stuart earlier this summer during a party marking the company's 75th anniversary. “Seventy-five years is unbelievable,” Elsey told PCS staff during a short presentation at the luncheon. “I can’t be more proud to be just a small part of the 75-year history and so grateful to all of you.' Stuart, the son of the founder of PCS, attended the event along with several retired PCS employees. He received a machined ejector pin to commemorate his legacy “My father and his partner would not believe” how far PCS has progressed since they started, Stuart said.
    Former co-owner still enjoys occasional return visits to the mold components company his father co-founded.
    Oct. 14, 2025
    Oerlikon HRSflow
    Up Nozzles from Oerlikon HRSflow work in tight spaces with low shot weights.
    The nozzles from Oerlikon HRSflow are ideal for molding beauty and personal-care items with low shot weights.
    Oct. 14, 2025
    B.IRD Machinery
    The B.IRD 5 dryer uses infrared technology to dry plastic granules, regrind, flakes or powders.
    The process is faster and more efficient than hot-air drying, minimizing polymer damage.
    Oct. 13, 2025
    Herbold
    The SMS 80-200 is the largest in the series of granulators for difficult materials.
    The 80-200 can handle demanding materials and is easy to maintain.
    Oct. 9, 2025
    Wickert
    Wickert will present its fully automated spraying system for hydraulic presses at K 2025.
    The latest version improves product quality, worker safety and the monitoring of KPIs.
    Oct. 8, 2025
    Eriez
    The PrecisionGuard X8 from Eriez helps recyclers sort out metal contaminants.
    The PrecisionGuard X8 is easy to set up and operate, and detects ferrous, nonferrous and stainless steel contaminants.
    Oct. 7, 2025
    Globeius
    The GB750 crane has a lifting height of almost 16.5 feet for handling injection stretch blow molds.
    The GB750 has a maximum lifting height of almost 16.5 feet to lift molds above injection stretch blow molding machines during installation or removal.
    Oct. 6, 2025
    Micro-Epsilon
    Micro-Epsilon's combiSENSOR KSB6430 provides precise measurements of electrode coatings for battery film.
    The combiSENSOR KSB6430 provides precise measurements of electrode coatings inline with sub-micrometer accuracy.
    Oct. 3, 2025
    Hasco
    The Hasco H1210 tests molds for electrical problems.
    It finds problems with heating elements, temperature sensors, earth faults and wiring errors in seconds.
    Oct. 2, 2025
    Wittmann
    Wittmann's Tempro basic 120 temperature controller is designed for users of large machines.
    The temperature controllers are intended for large-machine users.
    Oct. 1, 2025
    PMM
    Attendees walk the floor on the first day of NPE2024 in Orlando, Fla.
    Preparation for the biggest plastics show in U.S. comes amid an economic downturn.
    Sept. 30, 2025
    Universal Robots
    Universal Robots demonstrated the UR8's bin picking capabilities at Fabtech.
    Universal Robots' latest introduction delivers faster cycle times and flexible mounting options.
    Sept. 30, 2025
    Erema
    Erema's ReFresher odor-reducing technology can now connect to the PLC of the recycling machine it's working with.
    The odor-reducing module can now be networked with the PLC of the recycling machine.
    Sept. 29, 2025
    Arburg
    Arburg's Allrounder 475 V vertical injection molding machine has about 112 tons of clamping force within a small footprint. It uses a new control called Gestica lite.
    The servo-hydraulic Allrounder 475 V has a new, easy-to-operate Gestica lite control system.
    Sept. 26, 2025
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    Outside indicates point to slowdown, but industry commands prominence in U.S. economy.
    Sept. 18, 2025
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    Company cites tariffs, competition as factors behind division's termination, general slowdown.
    Sept. 18, 2025
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    Deal results in new subsidiary called Xaloy Canada Corp.
    Sept. 15, 2025
    Tomra Recycling
    Lars Enge is the new EVP of Tomra Recycling.
    The company manufactures sensor-based sorting solutions.
    Sept. 11, 2025
    Arburg
    Arburg displayed a Freeformer 550-3X 3D printer at Formnext 2024.
    The company will continue to support users of its Freeformer 3D printers.
    Sept. 10, 2025