Putting your machine data to work; recycled plastic noise walls: Machinery Minutes

April 21, 2025
Learn more about these three stories in this episode of our podcast.

Key points in this episode of the Machinery Minutes podcast:  

  • Modern processing machinery collects plenty of data, but using it can be problematic. Three experts explain how it can help your molding business and the high cost of ignoring it.  
  • Bobby May, the IT director at Pennsylvania thermoformer SAY Plastics has built 120 dashboards that puts the right ERP data in front of decision-makers at the right time. Results have been impressive.  
About the Author

Ron Shinn | Editor

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.