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Injection Molding

Hasco
Markus Büngers is the new CEO of Hasco.
He previously served as EVP for finance and administration for the maker of mold and tool components.
Jan. 13, 2026
Arburg
Volker Nilles is the new CEO of Arburg.
The addition expands the management team of the German injection molding machine maker to six people.
Jan. 12, 2026
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

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
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In this podcast commentary, Editor Ron Shinn talks about advances in smart-factory and automation technology.
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

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
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The road to 2026.
Workforce development, economic stabilization among the top needs as 2026 begins.
Jan. 7, 2026
Artie Riegger
Artie Riegger behind the drum kit for one of his rock bands.
Get to know the 12 plastics industry leaders and influencers PMM interviewed in the past year.
Jan. 2, 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

Product Innovations

Kreyenborg
Kreyenborg's infrared dryers have new controllers with a graphical interface.
They use infrared technology to heat material from the inside out for faster but gentler drying.
Jan. 13, 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
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

Manufacturing

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag
K show visitors walk past Sumitomo (SHI) Demag's booth.
Company touts transition to electric IMMs. New optimization features support sustainability efforts, use of recycled content.
Jan. 12, 2026
Arburg GmbH + Co. KG
Arburg's new Allrounder 475 V injection molding machine is designed for producing parts for the e-mobility, electronics and medical markets.
New models at K show are intended for general, e-mobility, electronics and medical markets.
Jan. 9, 2026
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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Sept. 26, 2023