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Injection Molding

Advanced Blending Solutions
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ABS acquired the desiccant drying technology maker in 2020.
March 6, 2026
E-Z Lok
E-Z Fin threaded brass inserts, also known as Finserts, are now available in more sizes.
The threaded brass inserts can be placed directly in the mold or added before assembly.
March 6, 2026
Brianna Blank for Shuman Plastics
Shuman Plastics used E4 to purge an injection molding machine of colored plastics, producing these piles of plastics, chronicling the process from the beginning, starting with a colorant and ending when that colorant was completely drained from the system.
Catch up on readers' and editors' picks and significant news stories from February.
March 4, 2026
Hasco
Hasco's thermal insulating sheets are made from glass-fiber fabric and high-temperature resin.
Hasco's sheets cut energy loss and maintain mold temperature for quality control and reliability.
March 4, 2026

PMM Insight

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Extrusion

Specim Spectral Imaging Ltd.
Specim's FX 19 hyperspectral imaging camera operates in the near infrared range.
The Specim FX19 operates in the near infrared range and can be used to sort recyclable materials or inspect film.
March 11, 2026
KraussMaffei
A look down the barrel of KraussMaffei's ZE-PC co-rotating twin-screw extruder.
The ZE BluePower compounding line has also been redesigned for improved operation and greater energy efficiency.
March 9, 2026
PMM
Sandra Füllsack is the new chair of VDMA Plastics and Rubber Machinery
Bernd Reifenhäuser and Lukas Zimmermann join the board as Ulrich Reifenhäuser and Rainer Zimmermann retire.
March 5, 2026
Coperion
Coperion's ZSK 58 Mc 18 extruder.
The ZSK 58 Mc18 offers high torque, low energy consumption and automation for engineered plastics processing, while the STS 35 Mc 11 is optimized for masterbatches with enhanced...
March 5, 2026

Blow Molding

Bekum
Florian Mosgöller has been named technical director for Bekum’s sites in Berlin and in Traismauer, Austria.
He will be responsible for mechanical design of blow molding machines, extruders and extrusion heads and automation technology.
Feb. 24, 2026
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PMM Insight
Hear more about these stories, plus innovations introduced by Reifenhäuser at K 2025, on this podcast episode.
Feb. 16, 2026

Recycling

Vecoplan
Ralf Guckert has been named CEO of shredder manufacturer Vecoplan.
The company manufactures shredding and other recycling equipment.
March 3, 2026
Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
The annual Spring Program and Fly-In brings plastics stakeholders and lawmakers together to discuss policy.
The April 13-15 event brings plastics manufacturers and lawmakers together.
March 3, 2026
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PMM Insight
Recyclers are necessary for building a circular economy and ensuring the plastics industry's future.
Feb. 12, 2026
Erema
PredictOn:Plastification uses ultrasonic sensors to monitor the extruder screws on Erema recycling systems.
The module uses ultrasonic sensors to detect changes in the plasticizing unit on Erema's recycling systems.
Feb. 11, 2026

Product Innovations

Flexicon
The Pneumati-Con dilute-phase vacuum conveying system offers dust-free unloading of smaller containers or bags.
Flexicon's vacuum conveying system is built for moving materials from small bags or sacks.
March 10, 2026
HP
The HP IF 600HT printer can process high-temperature and engineering resins.
The filament printers promise quality, repeatability and flexibility with high-performance materials.
March 9, 2026
Guill Tool
Guill's Unicam makes extrusion tooling changeovers and cleaning faster and easier.
It offers two methods of concentricity adjustment and disassembles easily for head cleaning and purging.
March 5, 2026
Zahoransky
Zahoransky's Z.Sonic Turn mold uses an integrated rotary unit to make part removal cycle-neutral.
The mold from Zahoransky is designed to make pen injectors for the GLP-1 weight-loss market.
March 3, 2026

Manufacturing

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Trays on a demonstration line at K 2025.
Equipment from Cannon, Gabler, Kiefel, WM emphasizes speed, energy efficiency and ease of use.
March 6, 2026
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PE and PP are manufactured in the conflict zone, so processors should prepare for supply chain shifts and interruptions.
March 2, 2026
Munson
Munson's CIM-MS centrifugal impact mills can perform de-agglomerating, coarse or fine grinding.
The CIM-MS centrifugal impact mills can perform de-agglomeration and coarse or fine grinding.
Feb. 27, 2026
KraussMaffei
Dirk Musser is the new managing director of KraussMaffei Technologies.
He replaces Jörg Stech, who has led the injection molding, automation and additive manufacturing divisions since 2023.
Feb. 26, 2026

Learning Resources

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