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Injection Molding

Plastixs
Elisa Tucker is sales manager for Plastixs.
He spent 26 years at Burger and Brown in various roles.
March 13, 2026
Arburg GmbH + Co KG
Five Arburg executives at a table for a press conference at Technology Days.
Officials put plans for U.S. manufacturing expansion on hold, acknowledging market volatility and geopolitical turmoil.
March 12, 2026
Advanced Blending Solutions
Blue and gray Advanced Blending Solutions logo
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

PMM Insight

Ear on Processing

Extrusion

Guill
Guill's Cam-Lock mechanisms, originally designed for the Bullet crossheads, are now available for more of the company's extrusion tools.
The mechanism makes it faster and easier to change and maintain crossheads.
March 13, 2026
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

Blow Molding

Automa by Magic
Automa by Magic's new AbM series comes in three sizes and single- and double-station configurations.
The machines are built for energy efficiency, precision, consistency and long life.
March 10, 2026
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

Recycling

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
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.
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March 4, 2026
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

Product Innovations

Hasco
Hasco's Single Shot H6300 nozzles, along with the Vario Shot H6200, now come in 0.5-inch and 0.75-inch sizes.
Single Shot H6300 and Vario Shot H6200 are offered in 0.75-inch and 0.5-inch sizes for the U.S. market.
March 12, 2026
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

Manufacturing

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A map of Iran showing the capital of Tehran and surrounding countries.
Know your contracts and benchmarks and avoid panic as the war in Iran threatens supply chains, says Michael Workman of ResinSmart.
March 9, 2026
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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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Clear high density polyethylene resin pellets on gray background
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

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