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Injection Molding

Conair Group
Jon Lashley has been named executive vice president of Conair Group.
Jon Lashley is now EVP for the auxiliary equipment maker, a subsidiary of Piovan Group.
March 31, 2026
Mold-Masters
Several Mold-Masters TempMaster hot-runner controls, including this TempMaster M2+, now have enhanced alert features.
The hot-runner controls from Mold-Masters are now more responsive, and users can configure them to meet their needs.
March 30, 2026
Fanuc
Fanuc America is a major provider of industrial robots and automation systems.
A new $90 million facility in Michigan will help meet growing demand for automation solutions.
March 25, 2026
KraussMaffei Corp.
John Fini takes over as president of KraussMaffei Corp. on June 1.
The current VP of digital solutions and service for North America takes over for Brett Greenhalgh, who is retiring in May.
March 25, 2026

PMM Insight

Ear on Processing

Extrusion

BMG
BMG's G5 automated wrapping system can achieve up to 60 cycles per minute.
The G5 is available in a variety of configurations and is highly customizable.
March 31, 2026
KraussMaffei
KraussMaffei's ZE-PC co-rotating twin-screw extruder is aimed at the petrochemical market.
Coperion, Milacron, KraussMaffei and Battenfeld-Cincinnati introduced new and upgraded technologies.
March 27, 2026
Micro-Epsilon
The modular design of the capaNCDT CS-x capacitive sensors allows for retrofitting.
The modular design of the capaNCDT CS-x capacitive sensors allows for retrofitting.
March 27, 2026
GL Control
GL Control's Citris precisely records the internal geometry of extruder barrels and allows users to identify and address issues.
GL Control's system generates a complete 3D image of the barrel's internal contour and quantifies differences.
March 24, 2026

Blow Molding

The Sewell Family
Charles Sewell sits in front of his sons, from left, John, Scott and Drew.
Former Dorsey Corp. president and CKS Packaging founder was responsible for first 2-liter plastic bottles for Coca-Cola.
March 26, 2026
ST Blowmoulding
ST Blowmoulding's CXT 810 HT CoEx 3 continuous extrusion blow molding machine produces ultra-clean L-ring drums.
The continuous extrusion blow molding machine makes 220-liter L-ring drums for transporting and storing sensitive chemicals.
March 26, 2026

Recycling

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
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

Product Innovations

Farsoon
Farsoon's HT601P-2 3D printer is capable of continuous production of either large-scale parts or high-density batch production of smaller parts.
The HT601P-2 SLS printer is capable of continuous production of parts for aerospace, automotive and consumer markets.
April 1, 2026
Ampacet
Ampacet's Spectro PMD technology provides lab-grade color testing on the production line.
Ampacet's technology analyzes granules in real time under a spectrophotometric probe.
March 26, 2026
Apera AI
The latest version of Apera Vue robotic vision software offers faster AI training and simulation, greater control over robotic motion and more.
It uses AI to devise the fastest, safest and most reliable path for the robot's movements.
March 25, 2026
Brückner
Brückner's Greenline for biaxially oriented film offers energy and material savings.
Brückner's stretching line saves energy and allows maximum reuse of production waste.
March 20, 2026

Manufacturing

Elite Mold & Engineering Inc.
Elite Mold's workforce of about 20 people is devoted to quality and quick turnarounds.
PCS, Mantle step up to help Elite Mold make deadline without cutting corners.
March 25, 2026
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Pellets of clear polyethylene resin.
Experts from ResinSmart advise doing research, utilizing data tools and considering alternative materials during volatile times.
March 24, 2026
Bekum
The SmartLine SBlow 5S all-electric extrusion blow molding machine features the HiPEx 36D extruder and Bekum's proprietary extrusion heads.
The all-electric SBlow 5 S/D and SBlow 15 S/D blow molding machines consume less energy and resin.
March 23, 2026
Baumer
Baumer's UF300 ultrasonic sensor can monitor fill levels in parts hoppers.
The compact ultrasonic sensor uses reliable, high-performance NexSonic technology.
March 20, 2026

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