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Sumitomo (SHI) Demag's stand at K 2025
Injection Molding
Affordable, all-electric, user-friendly: Injection molding machines at K 2025
Feb. 11, 2026
Mitutoyo
The Mitutoyo SJ-220 Surftest roughness tester is user-friendly and compact.
Product Innovations
Mitutoyo roughness tester is easy to operate
Jan. 2, 2026
Wasp
The Wasp Cubo HDP printer is environmentally friendly and can print difficult materials.
Additive Manufacturing
Wasp printer produces large parts efficiently
Dec. 30, 2025
Cannon Viking
The Cannon Viking LayDown VariMaster makes real-time grade adjustments without interrupting foam block production.
Extrusion
LayDown VariMaster allows real-time grade adjustments
Dec. 29, 2025
Coperion
Coperion's DewTector measures residual moisture in materials.
Extrusion
DewTector measures residual moisture
Dec. 23, 2025
More content from December 2025
Zahoransky
Zahoransky's Prima Z work cell for producing syringes is customizable and now comes in a Medical Design version.
Injection Molding
Zahoransky Prima Z syringe line is customizable
The new Medical Design version is compliant with GMP principles and can support molds with up to 16 cavities.
Dec. 22, 2025
Battenfeld-Cincinnati
The new Intelligent Operating Adjustment technology from Battenfeld-Cincinnati was demonstrated at the K show on a three-layer Helix II 400 pipe head.
Extrusion
IOA automatically adjusts pipe head centering
The Battenfeld-Cincinnati technology optimizes the end product, saving time and material compared to manual adjustment of the pipe gap.
Dec. 19, 2025
Erema
The Erema Intarema TVEplus extruder system for recycling
Recycling
Erema redesigns extruder system for recycling
The Intarema TVEplus is more compact and produces higher-quality pellets.
Dec. 18, 2025
ABA-PGT Inc.
ABA-PGT regularly updates its stable of injection molding machines to take advantage of the latest features offered by Fanuc and Milacron presses.
Injection Molding
Gear maker finds reliability, traceability with Milacron, Fanuc
ABA-PGT's new injection molding machines boast features to hold to very tight tolerances.
Dec. 18, 2025
Mazak
Mazak has integrated AI-powered technologies into the Integrex i-350S Neo and i-350ST Neo turning-milling-grinding machines.
Molds & Tooling
Mazak turning-milling-grinding machines offer high performance
The Integrex i-350S Neo and i-350ST Neo feature AI-powered control technology.
Dec. 17, 2025
Sonny Morneault
Wittmann USA Inc. President Sonny Morneault calls joining the company 'the best decision of my professional life.'
Injection Molding
Wittmann's green innovations and industry outlook: An interview with Sonny Morneault
He reflects on changes he's seen over his career, including the impact of digitalization, AI and environmental concerns, and shares leadership advice.
Dec. 17, 2025
Maguire Products
Maguire's Fusion, which combines a blender and feeder, can now manage conveying and extrusion as well.
Product Innovations
Maguire Fusion adds control functions
The technology, which combines a blender and feeder, can now manage conveying and extrusion processes with its common control.
Dec. 16, 2025
Moretto
Moretto's new Hyper Cut grinder handles sprues, bad parts and waste from injection molding, extrusion and blow molding operations.
Product Innovations
Hyper Cut grinder is efficient, versatile
The Moretto grinder comes in two models with multiple blade options.
Dec. 15, 2025
Cumsa
Cumsa's new Insert Changer allows quick and easy replacements of inserts directly from the parting line.
Injection Molding
CUMSA tool simplifies mold insert changes
The Insert Changer maximizes efficiency by allowing access through the mold's parting line.
Dec. 12, 2025
Dyna-Purge Division of Shuman Plastics Inc.
Dyna-Purge E4 can be used to purge color as well as other materials in extruders and injection molding machines.
Injection Molding
Dyna-Purge E4 tailored for engineering resins
The purging compound can be used for extrusion or injection molding to remove resins, carbon, colorants, additives and impurities.
Dec. 11, 2025
Hasco
The Hasco H5055 hole filter is designed for durability and easy cleaning.
Molds & Tooling
Hasco filter optimizes melt flow
The H5055 is corrosion-resistant, minimizes pressure drops and is easy to clean.
Dec. 10, 2025
Lindner
The Lindner Micromat Series IV shredder made its debut at K 2025.
Recycling
Lindner upgrades Micromat shredders for recycling
The fourth generation of the line has a new drive and an adjustable multicut rotor design for easy knife changes.
Dec. 9, 2025
Wabash MPI
These Wabash MPI presses can be used to make precision components for industries such as automotive and aerospace.
Manufacturing
Wabash MPI presses available in larger sizes
They are used to make precision parts for industries including automotive, aerospace and recreation.
Dec. 8, 2025
Blue Air Systems
The Blue Air BBX module integrates with the existing pellet hopper of a conventional dryer.
Product Innovations
Blue Air BBX module makes resin dryers more efficient
Using an existing dryer's hopper, it converts the unit to dry process air, which uses less energy.
Dec. 5, 2025
Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
From left, Don Ray of Novolex, Katy Silva of LyondellBasell and Carrie Houtman of Dow speak at OCS CON, which focused on preventing resin loss.
Features
PLASTICS champions sustainability across the industry
Three initiatives show how the association is driving circularity and raising awareness.
Dec. 5, 2025
Oerlikon HRSflow
The Glow HRS hot-runner technology from Oerlikon is ideal for production of large automotive parts.
Molds & Tooling
Glow HRS eliminates halos, weld lines
The Oerlikon hot-runner technology is especially suited for creating large automotive parts.
Dec. 4, 2025
Engel
An Engel e-mac 800 injection molding machine and a green QR-coded part it produced at K 2025.
Features
Is the era of truly autonomous production on the horizon?
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
Bekum
Bekum's 3BKW55-3 extrusion head is designed for processing recycled and recyclable materials.
Blow Molding
Bekum extrusion head designed for sustainability
It can be retrofitted as an upgrade, ensuring consistent layer distribution and wall thickness.
Dec. 3, 2025
CGTech Vericut logo
Molds & Tooling
New programs added to Vericut 9.6 CNC software
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.
Injection Molding
Husky debuts enterprise monitoring solution
Advantage+Enterprise uses data to aid decision-making on labor, equipment effectiveness and using recycled materials.
Nov. 28, 2025
Logo for 3DQue
Additive Manufacturing
Latest AutoFarm3D system adds functions
The centralized print-farm-management tool from 3DQue enables lights-out production.
Nov. 27, 2025
Stratasys
The Stratasys PowderEase T1 post-processing technology saves time, powder and costs.
Additive Manufacturing
PowderEase T1 post-processing system streamlines 3D printing workflows
The technology from Stratasys saves time, powder and costs.
Nov. 26, 2025
PiovanGroup
John Erkert, CEO of PiovanGroup North America, has added the position of president of Conair Group.
Manufacturing
PiovanGroup North America CEO John Erkert adds role with Conair Group
He takes over the presidency of the manufacturer of auxiliary equipment.
Nov. 21, 2025
PCS Company
PCS Co. has hired Patricia Ewald, left, as a product manager and Nolan Kroha, right, as a marketing coordinator.
Molds & Tooling
PCS Co. announces several personnel moves
The company manufactures products for mold making and injection molding.
Nov. 20, 2025
Logo for Advanced Blending Solutions
Manufacturing
Advanced Blending Solutions names Troy Shaffer mid-South sales representative
He will cover Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and Kansas for the auxiliary equipment maker.
Nov. 20, 2025
Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
Chart shows quarterly shipments of plastics machinery over the past three years, with a 19.3 percent increase for Q3 2025.
Manufacturing
Shipments of plastics processing equipment rise in Q3 2025
The increase was driven by a jump in injection molding shipments, while extruders fell, according to PLASTICS’ Committee on Equipment Statistics.
Nov. 19, 2025
Zahoransky AG
After nearly 40 years in a leadership role, Ulrich Zahoransky will step down from the Executive Board of Zahoransky AG on Dec. 31.
Injection Molding
Ulrich Zahoransky retiring from namesake company
The third-generation family member will step down from the executive board after almost 40 years with the company.
Nov. 18, 2025
WIlmington Machinery
Russ LaBelle, who died Nov. 11, was the founder of Wilmington Machinery, which specialized in structural foam injection molding and blow molding equipment.
Injection Molding
Russ LaBelle, founder of Wilmington Machinery, dies at 86
His company, which he sold in January, specialized in structural foam injection molding and blow molding.
Nov. 17, 2025
Logos for Nissei and Toyo
Injection Molding
Injection molding machine makers Nissei, Toyo will merge
The Japan-based companies believe their complementary portfolios will help them overcome a challenging business environment.
Nov. 17, 2025
BinMaster
After its Lincoln, Neb., plant was devastated by a tornado in 2024, Garner Industries relocated to a new facility. It will now go by the BinMaster name, reflecting its focus on its sensing technologies.
Injection Molding
Garner Industries is rebranding to BinMaster Sensors and Technologies
The former injection molding and machining company has focused its business on its sensing instruments since a 2024 tornado destroyed its facility.
Nov. 11, 2025
LS Mtron Injection Molding Machine
LS Mtron Injection Molding Machine has hired Weihsiung “Wes” Lim as marketing manager for North America.
Injection Molding
LS Mtron IMM names Wes Lim North American marketing manager
He will oversee the trade show program, product launches, partnerships and asset creation for the sales team.
Nov. 6, 2025
Logo of American Injection Molding Institute
Injection Molding
American Injection Molding Institute offering new plastics technology certificate program
The 64-hour program focuses on essential knowledge and skills, and is offered online or in person, in English and Spanish.
Nov. 6, 2025
Mantle Inc.
Mantle's technology combines additive manufacturing and CNC machining to create mold components.
Molds & Tooling
Angstrom Group acquires tooling technology provider Mantle
Mantle's process combines additive manufacturing and CNC machining for fast, cost-effective production of injection mold components.
Nov. 5, 2025
Husky Technologies
Husky Technologies' booth at K 2025.
Injection Molding
Husky Technologies, CompoSecure announce merger
The manufacturer of injection molding technologies will be run as a standalone business under its current management team.
Nov. 3, 2025
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Bales of plastic waste await recycling.
Recycling
Expanding plastics recycling could support thousands of jobs, $50 billion in economic output: ACC study
Investment in both mechanical and advanced recycling technologies is critical to scaling up, report says.
Oct. 29, 2025