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Features
Don't get caught in the dark in an energy crisis: Talking Points
Oct. 15, 2026
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Injection molding machines on a shop floor.
Manufacturing
Reading the signals: What Q2 equipment data tells us about the plastics industry
Oct. 14, 2026
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Manufacturing
Plastics processors can cut energy costs without new machinery
Oct. 12, 2026
Bay Plastics Machinery
Jason Forgash, CEO of Bay Plastics Machinery, with an AXP08 Strand Pelletizer with the S.M.A.R.T. System controller.
Compounding
Bay Plastics Machinery's Jason Forgash talks about business and family
Oct. 6, 2026
Revel Energy
View of the large roof and solar energy system at Orange County Industrial Plastics.
Manufacturing
Plastics processors must act soon to qualify for solar tax credits
Oct. 5, 2026
More content from October 2026
Vision Engineering
The Evo Cam Aura 4K inspection system has a front button keypad control for detailed inspection where physical controls are preferred.
Product Innovations
Evo Cam Aura performs 4K inspections
Vision Engineering's intelligent software streamlines quality control analysis and documentation.
Sept. 30, 2026
Revel Energy
Orange County Industrial Plastics has 942 solar panels in its system.
Manufacturing
What to consider before going with solar energy
Roof space and proper sizing are important, and a storage system may add benefits for your operation.
Sept. 30, 2026
Ping
About a dozen people work in the injection molding building on Ping's campus in Phoenix.
Injection Molding
Golf club maker Ping tees up success with automation
The company has worked with Wittmann to upgrade its injection molding lines, boosting productivity and morale.
Sept. 29, 2026
Feller Engineering
Feller's MCS hot runner controllers come in four sizes.
Molds & Tooling
Feller MCS controllers are easy to integrate
The hot runner controllers have multiple upgrades for space savings and easier operation.
Sept. 28, 2026
Hannah Solar
Worker on roof of a plant with solar energy system on a partly cloudy day.
Thermoforming
C&K Plastics expands solar power across four plants
The company cites electricity savings, tax incentives and state programs among the factors behind its investments.
Sept. 28, 2026
Modix
A tilted print-head system for Modix Big 3D printers.
Additive Manufacturing
Modix adds features to Big printers
New control platform adds versatility; automatic tool changer, pellet extruder head and tilted print-head system are coming soon.
Sept. 25, 2026
Versa Machinery
Versa's Servo MiniCutter system is ideal for medical tubing.
Extrusion
Versa cutter for tubing is compact, accurate
The Servo MiniCutter System is ideal for medical applications and for small tubes and profiles.
Sept. 24, 2026
Engel
Operator holds smartphone communicating to injection molding machine via EVA digital assistant
Injection Molding
Engel Virtual Assistant gains functions
The AI-powered chatbot can now communicate with the Inject 4.0 platform to make approved changes to production processes.
Sept. 23, 2026
Elmet
Elmet's Smartshot I analyzes data and automatically balances cavities and adjusts nozzle pin positions in LSR molding.
Molds & Tooling
Smartshot I optimizes LSR molding
Elmet's system uses data to balance cavities and optimize nozzle pin positions.
Sept. 22, 2026
Matsui
Cutters on the SMGL3-Plus are made of Cr12MoV tool steel with a hardness of HRC58 and can be individually replaced.
Product Innovations
Matsui grinder handles larger sprues, runners
The SMGL3-Plus runs at low speeds for a more uniform pellet, reduced noise and fines.
Sept. 21, 2026
Stratasys
The Stratasys F870 industrial 3D printer.
Additive Manufacturing
Stratasys F870 built for industrial production
The printer has a large build volume, three available print heads and a fully heated chamber.
Sept. 18, 2026
Globeius
This crane includes Globeius' key-card access system for traceability.
Product Innovations
Globeius system tracks vehicle operators
Key-card access system creates a digital record for traceability and accountability.
Sept. 17, 2026
Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
Cover of 2026 Size and Impact Report from the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
Manufacturing
U.S. plastics industry employs more than 1 million workers
PLASTICS' annual Size and Impact Report says the industry is outpacing the broader manufacturing market, even amid economic uncertainty.
Sept. 16, 2026
Engel
Peter Jungwirth is managing director of Engel Serbia.
Injection Molding
Engel adds manufacturing site in Serbia
The company says it will shorten the supply chain for its injection molding machines for the European and American markets.
Sept. 16, 2026
Maag Group
The extrex⁶ EC gear pump was developed to meet the challenges of processing rigid PVC.
Extrusion
Extrex⁶ EC tailored for processing rigid PVC
Maag's gear pump reduces thermal stress and prevents material from accumulating inside.
Sept. 16, 2026
Hasco
New cables and connectors make Hasco's H1210 tool tester compatible with more types of wiring.
Molds & Tooling
Hasco adds cables, adapters for tool tester
The new solutions ensure compatibility with a wide variety of connector systems.
Sept. 15, 2026
Black and white logo for NPE2027, Next is Now, May 3-7, Orlando, Fla.
Manufacturing
Registration opens for NPE2027
The largest plastics trade show in the Americas expects to draw more than 51,000 attendees and 2,200 exhibitors May 3-7, 2027.
Sept. 14, 2026
Wittmann
Wittmann's Feedmax Clean 300 vacuum material loaders have an integrated dedusting function for handling higher throughputs.
Recycling
Feedmax Clean removes fine dust from regrind
Wittmann's vacuum loader is now available in a larger model, the 300, with two variants.
Sept. 14, 2026
Bay Plastics Machinery
One of Bay Plastics Machinery's service vans.
Compounding
Bay Plastics Machinery expands regional repair services
Mike Gaulden will manage service routes in the Southeast.
Sept. 10, 2026
Netstal
Netstal's Elion CAP series of injection molding machines is designed for production of closures.
Injection Molding
Netstal Elion CAP features multiple upgrades
Shorter dry cycle times, easier cleaning, an automatic lubrication system and a new injection unit are among the upgrades.
Sept. 10, 2026
Progressive Components
System Cooling Connect collects, monitors and analyzes data from cooling lines.
Molds & Tooling
System Cooling Connect enables data-driven process control
Progressive Components' product captures parameters such as coolant flow, temperature and pressure.
Sept. 9, 2026
KraussMaffei
KraussMaffei's LRXplus Twin linear robots are suitable for complex automation tasks, including pick-and-place, assembly, sorting or process linking.
Injection Molding
LRXplus Twin robot is precise, flexible
The latest in KraussMaffei's line of linear robots can handle payloads of 77 to 220 pounds.
Sept. 8, 2026
Plasmatreat
Plasmatreat's Aurora-Plasma can remove organic contaminants, activate surfaces and modify chemical properties in demanding medical applications.
Product Innovations
Aurora-Plasma treats medical device surfaces
The low-pressure technology works on challenging materials and complex geometries.
Sept. 7, 2026
LS Mtron
Robert Herman, U.S. Northeast regional sales manager for LS Mtron, standing in front of an injection molding machine..
Injection Molding
LS Mtron expands sales presence in U.S., Latin America
Robert Herman is the new Northeast regional sales manager; several independent dealers added to sales network.
Sept. 3, 2026
Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) bar chart showing a 14.8% decrease in shipments of plastics machinery in Q2 2026 from Q1.
Manufacturing
Plastics machinery shipments fall in Q2 2026
New orders increased in Q2, and the numbers reflect the lag between orders and deliveries, according to PLASTICS’ Committee on Equipment Statistics.
Sept. 3, 2026
MotionTech
MotionTech's offerings include conveying and packaging systems.
Manufacturing
MotionTech enters North American market
The Stockholm-based company provides automation and packaging systems.
Sept. 1, 2026
BinMaster
Austin Benes has joined BinMaster Sensors and Technologies (BST) as senior VP of sales
Manufacturing
BinMaster hires Austin Benes as senior VP of sales
The company makes sensors, inventory management systems and monitoring technologies.
Sept. 1, 2026
Okuma America
Dominick Patriarca is president and COO of Okuma America.
Molds & Tooling
Okuma America names Dominick Patriarca president and COO
He will succeed Jim King at the manufacturer of CNC tools and automation.
Sept. 1, 2026
Engel/Billion SAS
From left, Korbinian Kiesl, president/CEO of Billion SAS, and Stefan Engleder, CEO of Engel Group.
Injection Molding
Billion partners with Engel, will no longer build new injection molding machines
The French company will service existing equipment but refer customers to Engel for future machine sales.
Aug. 31, 2026
KraussMaffei
Ren Xinting is managing director of KraussMaffei Extrusion and KraussMaffei China.
Extrusion
Ren Xinting becomes managing director of KraussMaffei Extrusion
The leader of KraussMaffei China replaces Ralf Benack, effective Sept. 1.
Aug. 27, 2026