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Manufacturing

Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
Injection molding and extrusion equipment trends 2024-2026
Manufacturing

Plastics machinery shipments drop in Q1 of 2026

Tariffs likely played a role as businesses adjusted contracts to reflect higher costs, according to PLASTICS report.
May 15, 2026
3D Systems
This momentary switch connector was printed in bulk using the Figure 4 3D printer and Figure 4 Tough FR V0 material.
Additive Manufacturing

Moving beyond the hype: A practical look at plastic additive manufacturing materials

May 15, 2026
Davis-Standard
Christian Renners (left) is the new president of the Davis-Standard Business Unit, and Scott LeBrun is VP of sales and marketing.
Extrusion

Davis-Standard appoints Christian Renners as business unit president

May 14, 2026
Bekum Maschinenfabriken GmbH, Berlin
A Bekum technician uses Industry 4.0 tools to look over a machine. Increasingly, Christian Richard, corporate communications manager and sales administration manager for the OEM, said, “Maintenance in extrusion blow molding is no longer reactive — it is strategic.'
Manufacturing

'Run till it breaks' gives way to predictive maintenance approaches

May 14, 2026
Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
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Manufacturing

Tariff policies led to U.S. plastics trade contraction in 2025 

May 12, 2026
Wittmann USA
A technician crouches beside Wittmann equipment. Like other OEMs, Wittmann is working to make its machines easier to use, with tools that will help processors better spot trends that could indicate future maintenance needs.
Manufacturing

How AI is redefining maintenance procedures for plastics processors

May 11, 2026
Amut SpA
Amut's new rPO polyolefin pelletizing line can be used in mechanical recycling operations, particularly for challenging post-consumer LDPE, HDPE and some PP applications.
Recycling

Amut unveils pelletizing line for PE, PP

May 8, 2026
HerdStar
Tony Krogman has been promoted to GM of HerdStar.
Manufacturing

Tony Krogman promoted to GM of HerdStar

May 7, 2026
Exair
Exair's Varistat Benchtop Ionizer eliminates static without the need for compressed air.
Product Innovations

Varistat Benchtop Ionizer now available in 230-volt version 

May 7, 2026

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