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Injection Molding

Netstal
Kevin Green has been named president of Netstal for the Americas.
He brings experience in packaging, materials, capital equipment and artificial intelligence.
Jan. 12, 2026
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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
Engel
Engel's Viper 20, 40 and 60 Cartesian robots are now more modular and flexible.
Individual axes can be changed to meet new application requirements, and energy efficiency is improved.
Jan. 7, 2026
Wittmann USA Inc.
The pivotable injection unit on the new Wittmann MacroPower IMM.
The injection molding machine debuted at K 2025, alongside the all-electric EcoPrimus that offers significant energy savings.
Jan. 6, 2026

PMM Insight

Ear on Processing

Extrusion

eFactor3
Gerald Kincer, VP of sales for eFactor3.
He brings a background in shredding and recycling systems to the equipment provider.
Jan. 8, 2026
Pixargus
The Pixargus ProfilControl 7 PlastX system is especially well suited for window profiles.
The ProfilControl 7 XLine has smart assistance features and is especially suited for quality control of window profiles.
Jan. 8, 2026
Corotec
Corotec's Automation Linear Motion Stage corona treater has dual plasma jets and advanced process control.
Automated Linear Motion Stage technology is appropriate for catheters, tubing and R&D applications, among others.
Jan. 6, 2026
Artie Riegger
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Get to know the 12 plastics industry leaders and influencers PMM interviewed in the past year.
Jan. 2, 2026

Blow Molding

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With risks becoming more sophisticated, processors should update policies that enable them to maintain uptime, control costs and stay competitive.
Dec. 17, 2025
Moretto
Moretto's new Hyper Cut grinder handles sprues, bad parts and waste from injection molding, extrusion and blow molding operations.
The Moretto grinder comes in two models with multiple blade options.
Dec. 15, 2025

Recycling

Sesotec
Sesotec's Purifier Performer offers a double-sided view of flakes for improved sorting.
The Sesotec system uses two cameras to evaluate free-falling flakes, even opaque materials.
Jan. 9, 2026
Dukane
A Dukane welder is part of a line producing greener stand-up pouches.
Our Problem Solved features in 2025 addressed space constraints, specialty parts and sustainability.
Dec. 30, 2025
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PMM's monthly "Talking Points" column looks at the issues and questions processors face every day. Here are six favorites from the past year.
Dec. 26, 2025
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Buyers must commit to using recycled resin to turn the tide of plastic pollution.
Dec. 25, 2025

Product Innovations

BinMaster
BinMaster's VRX vibrating level probes have an indicator light to confirm status of the bulk solids being measured.
The vibrating probes from BinMaster now have a new mounting option.
Jan. 5, 2026
Ency
The updated automatic robot axis map simplifies multi-axis kinematics management.
The CAD/CAM system simplifies programming of complex parts and processes.
Jan. 2, 2026
Mitutoyo
The Mitutoyo SJ-220 Surftest roughness tester is user-friendly and compact.
The SJ-220 Surftest is compact, accurate and allows real-time data analysis for quality. control.
Jan. 2, 2026
Wasp
The Wasp Cubo HDP printer is environmentally friendly and can print difficult materials.
The Cubo HDP is environmentally friendly and can print difficult materials, including 100 percent recycled resins.
Dec. 30, 2025

Manufacturing

Corotec Corp.
Elik Dvorkin has been named president of Corotec Corp.
He joins the corona and plasma surface treatment specialist from Thermatool, another member of the Inductotherm Group.
Jan. 5, 2026
Plastics Industry Association / SPE
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SPE has become a division of PLASTICS as of Jan. 1; integration activities are continuing.
Jan. 5, 2026
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Dec. 29, 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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