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Messe Düsseldorf / ctillmann
Blow molded bottles on a demonstration line at K 2025.
Blow Molding
Blow molding machine makers tout efficiency, ease of use at K 2025
April 9, 2026
Goodway Technologies
Goodway's VAC-HEC-22-2SS intercepts fine dust before it reaches the vacuum.
Product Innovations
Goodway interceptor captures fine dust
April 8, 2026
3DQue
AMS Mapping allows users of 3DQue's Bambu printers and AutoFarm3D software to smooth workflows for multicolored parts.
Additive Manufacturing
AMS Mapping speeds printing workflows
April 7, 2026
RoboDK
RoboDK CAM offers precision tool and holder management.
Molds & Tooling
RoboDK CAM speeds machining automation
April 6, 2026
Avenco
Avex large-format printers work with an industrial robot to build prototypes or low- to mid-volume large thermoplastic parts.
Additive Manufacturing
Avex printers build large-format parts
April 3, 2026
More content from March 2026
Hexagon
The Maestro coordinate measuring machine is scalable, speedy and easy to use.
Product Innovations
Hexagon CMM meets demands for precision
The Maestro coordinate measuring machine is scalable, speedy and easy to use.
April 2, 2026
Farsoon
Farsoon's HT601P-2 3D printer is capable of continuous production of either large-scale parts or high-density batch production of smaller parts.
Additive Manufacturing
Farsoon printer handles demanding applications
The HT601P-2 SLS printer is capable of continuous production of parts for aerospace, automotive and consumer markets.
April 1, 2026
Wittmann
The Wittmann S-Max Primus beside-the-press granulator works at low speed, providing uniform grain size, reduced dust and noise, less wear on the cutting tools and lower energy use.
Recycling
Wittmann expands S-Max granulator line
The S-Max Primus for beside-the-press operation is compact and quiet.
March 31, 2026
BMG
BMG's G5 automated wrapping system can achieve up to 60 cycles per minute.
Extrusion
BMG debuts next-gen automated wrapper
The G5 is available in a variety of configurations and is highly customizable.
March 31, 2026
Mold-Masters
Several Mold-Masters TempMaster hot-runner controls, including this TempMaster M2+, now have enhanced alert features.
Molds & Tooling
TempMaster controls enhance alerts
The hot-runner controls from Mold-Masters are now more responsive, and users can configure them to meet their needs.
March 30, 2026
Micro-Epsilon
The modular design of the capaNCDT CS-x capacitive sensors allows for retrofitting.
Extrusion
Micro-Epsilon sensors can monitor rollers
The modular design of the capaNCDT CS-x capacitive sensors allows for retrofitting.
March 27, 2026
Ampacet
Ampacet's Spectro PMD technology provides lab-grade color testing on the production line.
Product Innovations
Spectro PMD ensures color quality
Ampacet's technology analyzes granules in real time under a spectrophotometric probe.
March 26, 2026
Elite Mold & Engineering Inc.
Elite Mold's workforce of about 20 people is devoted to quality and quick turnarounds.
Molds & Tooling
'Adrenaline junkies' fill need for quick turnarounds with suppliers' help
PCS, Mantle step up to help Elite Mold make deadline without cutting corners.
March 25, 2026
Apera AI
The latest version of Apera Vue robotic vision software offers faster AI training and simulation, greater control over robotic motion and more.
Product Innovations
Apera upgrades Vue robot vision software
It uses AI to devise the fastest, safest and most reliable path for the robot's movements.
March 25, 2026
GL Control
GL Control's Citris precisely records the internal geometry of extruder barrels and allows users to identify and address issues.
Extrusion
Citris scans for wear in extruder barrels
GL Control's system generates a complete 3D image of the barrel's internal contour and quantifies differences.
March 24, 2026
Brückner
Brückner's Greenline for biaxially oriented film offers energy and material savings.
Extrusion
Greenline efficiently produces biaxially oriented film
Brückner's stretching line saves energy and allows maximum reuse of production waste.
March 20, 2026
Baumer
Baumer's UF300 ultrasonic sensor can monitor fill levels in parts hoppers.
Product Innovations
Baumer UF300 monitors hopper contents
The compact ultrasonic sensor uses reliable, high-performance NexSonic technology.
March 20, 2026
Corotec
Corotec's NoZone removes and destroys ozone molecules, preventing equipment damage and ensuring worker safety.
Product Innovations
Corotec system filters excess ozone
NoZone is available in a range of sizes and helps protect workers and equipment.
March 19, 2026
Mastercam
A man works on Mastercam software at a desktop computer
Molds & Tooling
Mastercam software has multiple upgrades
Improvements include the AI-enabled Mastercam Copilot virtual assistant.
March 18, 2026
Mark Strachan
Mark Strachan enjoys traveling and being outdoors.
Thermoforming
Mark Strachan makes waves at OMV Technologies
The owner/CEO and passionate outdoorsman touts the thermoformers' longevity, while pushing retrofits that keep them on the leading edge.
March 17, 2026
Moretto
The DGM Gravix 50 is the latest model in Moretto's series of gravimetric batch dosing systems.
Product Innovations
Moretto's DGM Gravix is highly accurate
The gravimetric batch dosing system weighs each component 100 times per second and can dose down to a tenth of a gram.
March 17, 2026
UnionTech
The RSPro800 X is a fast, large-format SLA printer.
Additive Manufacturing
RSPro800X prints with four lasers
The speedy UnionTech SLA printer can produce prototypes, large single parts or small batches.
March 16, 2026
Wickert
This thermoforming press from Wickert utilizes an industrial robot for loading and unloading, which improves efficiency and worker safety.
Thermoforming
Wickert press is tailored for aircraft parts
The thermoformer works with an industrial robot to speed output and improve operator safety.
March 13, 2026
Guill
Guill's Cam-Lock mechanisms, originally designed for the Bullet crossheads, are now available for more of the company's extrusion tools.
Extrusion
Guill offers Cam-Locks for more tools
The mechanism makes it faster and easier to change and maintain crossheads.
March 13, 2026
Hasco
Hasco's Single Shot H6300 nozzles, along with the Vario Shot H6200, now come in 0.5-inch and 0.75-inch sizes.
Molds & Tooling
Hasco adds new mono nozzle sizes
Single Shot H6300 and Vario Shot H6200 are offered in 0.75-inch and 0.5-inch sizes for the U.S. market.
March 12, 2026
PMM
Wittmann USA assembles robots at its Torrington, Conn., facility, allowing for a high level of customization.
Features
Robot sales figures reflect wider plastics industry trends
Demand in the sector remains stubbornly slow, but there are signs the dam is ready to break.
March 11, 2026
Specim Spectral Imaging Ltd.
Specim's FX 19 hyperspectral imaging camera operates in the near infrared range.
Product Innovations
Hyperspectral camera is fast, precise
The Specim FX19 operates in the near infrared range and can be used to sort recyclable materials or inspect film.
March 11, 2026
Flexicon
The Pneumati-Con dilute-phase vacuum conveying system offers dust-free unloading of smaller containers or bags.
Product Innovations
Pneumati-Con offers dust-free unloading
Flexicon's vacuum conveying system is built for moving materials from small bags or sacks.
March 10, 2026
HP
The HP IF 600HT printer can process high-temperature and engineering resins.
Additive Manufacturing
HP IF printers process engineering resins
The filament printers promise quality, repeatability and flexibility with high-performance materials.
March 9, 2026
Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
The annual Spring Program and Fly-In brings plastics stakeholders and lawmakers together to discuss policy.
Manufacturing
PLASTICS Spring Program and Fly-In: Advocacy in action
The April 13-15 event brings plastics manufacturers and lawmakers together.
March 3, 2026
Husky Technologies logo
Injection Molding
Three leaders departing Husky Technologies in wake of acquisition
Replacements sought for CEO Bradley Selleck and CFO John Linker; Tracy Cordes takes over for Tony Black as president, service.
Feb. 19, 2026
Meltio logo
Molds & Tooling
Meltio names AEC as sales, integration partner in U.S.
The company’s wire-laser metal 3D printers can be used to make molds and tooling.
Feb. 18, 2026
Arburg
Steve Thomson has been promoted to managing director of Arburg's UK subsidiary.
Injection Molding
Arburg names new managing directors in 2 European markets
Steve Thomson takes over at Arburg UK, Ben Mechelmans at the Belgian subsidiary.
Feb. 18, 2026
LS IMM USA
Peter Gardner (left) has retired from the presidency of LS IMM USA but will remain as chief advisor. The management team includes John Wiley (center), VP of operations, and Paul Caprio (right), who has taken over the position of president from Gardner.
Injection Molding
Peter Gardner will remain with LS IMM USA as chief advisor
Paul Caprio has replaced Gardner as president of the injection molding machine provider.
Feb. 13, 2026
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A white industrial robot arm with a gripper end-of-arm tool
Manufacturing
Robot orders rise in 2025, but plastics and rubber sector still lags
The segment improved in the fourth quarter, according to A3, but is still working through a COVID-fueled buying surge.
Feb. 12, 2026
W. Müller GmbH
W. Müller's Reco 3 Accuhead accumulator head for blow molding
Blow Molding
W. Müller accumulator head tailored for PCR
The retrofittable Reco 3 Accuhead combines material for three layers into a single cylinder, reducing the number of extruders needed.
Dec. 4, 2025