Good morning! Everyone's talking about potential uses of artificial intelligence (AI), and OEMs at the K show were no exception. Editor Ron Shinn writes about some of the AI-powered innovations he saw at the show that might open the door to processing equipment that can think for itself.

From our Plastics Recycling supplement, read about a vision system that learns as it goes. Oerlikon has a new hot-runner technology, and PLASTICS is launching a new information and advocacy website. 

And in case you missed it while you were eating Thanksgiving dinner, last Thursday's podcast episode discusses the promise of advanced recycling and the hurdles it faces.

Lynne Sherwin, managing editor