Good morning! Have you incorporated artificial intelligence (AI) into your production process yet? The plastics industry as a whole is behind the curve, but there are many advantages to discover, and maintenance is a good place to start, writes Ron Shinn in this month's Talking Points column.

We also feature new products from Harpak-Ulma and Epson, and news from Rapid Granulator. On the "Great Question" manufacturing podcast, our colleagues at Plant Services talk with Rosemary Coates of the Reshoring Institute about how current events are affecting manufacturers, including the plastics industry.

Lynne Sherwin, managing editor