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Injection Molding

Shibaura Machine America
Yoshiaki Kai, president of Shibaura Machine America.
The move underscores the importance of the North American market, company says.
Oct. 3, 2025
Haitian International
Workers pose with the JU88000 V, an 8,800-ton injection molding machine Haitian delivered to French molder Belli SAS.
Take a look at some giant presses and the production facilities that house them.
Oct. 2, 2025
Hasco
The Hasco H1210 tests molds for electrical problems.
It finds problems with heating elements, temperature sensors, earth faults and wiring errors in seconds.
Oct. 2, 2025
Shibaura Machine
Shigetomo Sakamoto, president of Shibaura Machine Group (left), and Peter Steinl, managing director of LWB Steinl GmbH, signed the Memorandum of Understanding in Tokyo.
The strategy will expand the companies' markets and aid in development of fully automated production cells.
Oct. 1, 2025

PMM Insight

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The purchase is intended to expand Davis-Standard's global pipe and tube solutions.
Oct. 7, 2025
Micro-Epsilon
Micro-Epsilon's combiSENSOR KSB6430 provides precise measurements of electrode coatings for battery film.
The combiSENSOR KSB6430 provides precise measurements of electrode coatings inline with sub-micrometer accuracy.
Oct. 3, 2025
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Oct. 1, 2025
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Attendees walk the floor on the first day of NPE2024 in Orlando, Fla.
Preparation for the biggest plastics show in U.S. comes amid an economic downturn.
Sept. 30, 2025

Blow Molding

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The GB750 crane has a lifting height of almost 16.5 feet for handling injection stretch blow molds.
The GB750 has a maximum lifting height of almost 16.5 feet to lift molds above injection stretch blow molding machines during installation or removal.
Oct. 6, 2025
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Both organizations warn that domestic manufacturers would be hurt by added costs.
Sept. 29, 2025

Recycling

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Based in Mexico City, Pagani manufactures customized granulators and washing systems for plastics recycling.
Oct. 7, 2025
Eriez
The PrecisionGuard X8 from Eriez helps recyclers sort out metal contaminants.
The PrecisionGuard X8 is easy to set up and operate, and detects ferrous, nonferrous and stainless steel contaminants.
Oct. 7, 2025
Maag Group
Uwe Kellner, left, VP of sales for the Maag Group in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, welcomes Michael Heitzinger, right, the company’s new manager of business development for recycling systems.
Michael Heitzinger has worked in mechanical and plant engineering as well as plastics recycling.
Oct. 3, 2025
Erema
Erema's ReFresher odor-reducing technology can now connect to the PLC of the recycling machine it's working with.
The odor-reducing module can now be networked with the PLC of the recycling machine.
Sept. 29, 2025

Product Innovations

Wittmann
Wittmann's Tempro basic 120 temperature controller is designed for users of large machines.
The temperature controllers are intended for large-machine users.
Oct. 1, 2025
Universal Robots
Universal Robots demonstrated the UR8's bin picking capabilities at Fabtech.
Universal Robots' latest introduction delivers faster cycle times and flexible mounting options.
Sept. 30, 2025
Arburg
Arburg's Allrounder 475 V vertical injection molding machine has about 112 tons of clamping force within a small footprint. It uses a new control called Gestica lite.
The servo-hydraulic Allrounder 475 V has a new, easy-to-operate Gestica lite control system.
Sept. 26, 2025
RotoMetrics
The RotoMetrics RD Scorer HP scores film webs with precision.
The RD Scorer HP is versatile and easy to install.
Sept. 25, 2025

Manufacturing

Netstal
Boasting about 618 tons of clamping force, an Elios 5500 PAC optimized for packaging will make containers in 3.8- second cycles at Netstal's booth in the K show.
Work cell at K show will exhibit lightweighting capabilities in manufacture of recyclable container.
Sept. 30, 2025
Haitian International
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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
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Mold builders assembling a mold.
The Canadian mold maker with a worldwide presence is marking its 50th anniversary.
Sept. 24, 2025
Laserax
The Laserax Class 1 UV Laser Machine is tailored for delicate, heat-sensitive materials.
The lasers from Laserax have ultrafast pulse capabilities and high precision.
Sept. 24, 2025

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