PMM Insight

Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing brings you our podcast! We deliver a quick roundup of three impactful stories on Machinery Minutes every Monday, and commentary and interviews on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.

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Hear more about this story, plus Wittmann's K introductions and a promotion at LS Mtron, in our weekly news podcast.
Jan. 12, 2026
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In this podcast commentary, Editor Ron Shinn talks about advances in smart-factory and automation technology.
Jan. 8, 2026
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Learn more about introductions from KraussMaffei, Tederic and Stork on this podcast episode.
Jan. 5, 2026
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Check out our editor's picks and the most popular stories on our website.
Dec. 29, 2025
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Buyers must commit to using recycled resin to turn the tide of plastic pollution.
Dec. 25, 2025
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Also on this episode, learn why you should review your shop's insurance coverage.
Dec. 22, 2025
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Learn more about this story, along with a U.S. manufacturing facility for cobots and new presses from Haitian, in our weekly news podcast.
Dec. 15, 2025
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On this podcast episode, learn about the "green premium" and the hurdles packaging manufacturers face.
Dec. 11, 2025
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We discuss that story, along with a new entry in the thermoforming market and a solution to a hairy problem, on our weekly podcast.
Dec. 8, 2025
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Learn about these stories, as well as a case study on automation for blow molding, on this podcast episode.
Dec. 1, 2025
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On this podcast episode, learn about the technologies, major players and what's ahead for the industry.
Nov. 27, 2025
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We discuss that story, the passing of a machinery innovator and third-quarter equipment sales on this podcast episode.
Nov. 24, 2025
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Learn more about this story, plus our Q&A with Arburg's Tobias Baur and the impact of the collapse of the Global Plastics Treaty, in our weekly news podcast.
Nov. 17, 2025
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Take a peek inside our editor's notebook to gain some insights in this podcast episode.
Nov. 13, 2025
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Learn more about this story, plus the NPE2027 theme and a new training program from AIM, on our weekly news podcast.
Nov. 10, 2025
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We also look at advanced recycling methods and the latest generation of Maguire's Ultra dryers on this podcast episode.
Nov. 3, 2025
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Also on this podcast episode, a collaboration produces a recyclable stand-up pouch, and Conair releases its latest portable conveying system.
Oct. 27, 2025
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Signs are positive despite economic and trade turmoil, says Editor Ron Shinn in this commentary podcast.
Oct. 23, 2025
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You'll also hear about the $3.8 billion deal for Hillenbrand and the U.S. plastic industry's place in the world economy on this podcast episode.
Oct. 20, 2025
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Editor Ron Shinn reports from Düsseldorf, with innovations from Arburg, Reifenhäuser and Engel.
Oct. 13, 2025
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In this podcast episode, Editor Ron Shinn talks about a few of the innovations on display at the world's largest plastics show.
Oct. 9, 2025
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Learn more about this story, plus the latest tariff threat and our annual machinery-buying survey, on this podcast episode.
Oct. 6, 2025
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Learn more about this story, a new vertical press from Arburg and anticipation of the K show on this podcast episode.
Sept. 29, 2025
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Learn how and why processors are running ever-larger IMMs with thousands of tons of clamping force on this podcast episode.
Sept. 25, 2025