The MD&M West trade show, running Feb. 3-5, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif., features plenty of interesting technologies for plastics production, especially for the medical market, along with automation and packaging solutions. Editor Ron Shinn captured some images as he toured the floor.
Editor Ron Shinn is a co-founder of Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing and has been covering the plastics industry for more than 35 years. He leads the editorial team, directs coverage and sets the editorial calendar. He also writes features, including the Talking Points column and On the Factory Floor, and covers recycling and sustainability for PMM and Plastics Recycling.
