Good morning! KraussMaffei's latest co-rotating twin-screw extruder is aimed at the raw polymer production market. The company has also redesigned its ZE BluePower compounding line. Read more about both below.

The impact of the war in Iran on supply chains is still uncertain, but if you're concerned about resin prices, Michael Workman of ResinSmart has advice for you: Maintain discipline, review your risk and don't panic.

HP has a new printer for engineering materials. The Thoreson McCosh dryer line has now been integrated into the ABS brand, and the European trade organization VDMA Plastics and Rubber Machinery has a new leader after the retirement of Ulrich Reifenhäuser. 

Lynne Sherwin, managing editor