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Also on the trade front, PLASTICS chief economist Perc Pineda has released an analysis of the latest tariffs' anticipated impact on machinery imports.

We preview a production cell at K in which Engel will feature its Wintec brand, making parts using MuCell foaming technology.

Our Machinery Minutes podcast wraps up three recent stories, including a benchmark survey from Wipfli and a look at cybersecurity insurance. We also offer our top stories from August, and a new dryer from AEC.

Lynne Sherwin, managing editor