Good morning! ST BlowMoulding has developed a new electric machine to make large L-ring drums, which must be ultra-clean to transport chemicals for the semiconductor industry. Learn how it works.

Charles Sewell, the blow molding pioneer, Plastics Hall of Famer and founder of CKS Packaging, has died.

KraussMaffei Corp. will have a new president come June 1 — John Fini, currently VP of digital solutions and service for the North American market. 

Fanuc America is the latest automation supplier to announce plans to build a U.S. manufacturing facility. We also have new products from Ampacet and Apera.

Lynne Sherwin, managing editor