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Injection Molding

Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
Injection molding and extrusion equipment trends 2024-2026
Tariffs likely played a role as businesses adjusted contracts to reflect higher costs, according to PLASTICS report.
May 15, 2026
C.S.I. Centro Servizi Industriali
In the three-stage separation section, O-rings and other molded parts are separated from gating and overflow material.
The macrofinishing machine from C.S.I. Centro Servizi Industriali eliminates the need for liquid nitrogen and PC blasting media.
May 14, 2026
Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
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The Plastics Industry Association’s annual trade blog features a discussion of the relationship between the U.S. and Japan.
May 12, 2026
Hasco
These Hasco locating rings can be used with the company's thermal insulating sheets.
The newest additions to Hasco's lineup have an extended guide length of 8mm.
May 12, 2026

PMM Insight

Ear on Processing

Extrusion

Davis-Standard
Christian Renners (left) is the new president of the Davis-Standard Business Unit, and Scott LeBrun is VP of sales and marketing.
Scott LeBrun also joins the extruder manufacturer as VP of sales and marketing.
May 14, 2026
Windmoeller & Hoelscher
Windmoeller & Hoelscher's recently completed expansion adds warehouse and office space.
The packaging machinery manufacturer added warehouse capacity and office space as staff and sales have grown.
May 13, 2026
Amut SpA
Amut's new rPO polyolefin pelletizing line can be used in mechanical recycling operations, particularly for challenging post-consumer LDPE, HDPE and some PP applications.
RPO line combines pre-treatment unit, two-stage extruder, dual-stage filtration and degassing.
May 8, 2026
Micro-Epsilon
These Micro-Epsilon eddy current sensors can measure gaps and positions on metal rollers.
The eddyNCDT 3005 can be used for measurement on metallic rollers in confined spaces and extreme conditions.
May 8, 2026

Blow Molding

Wittmann USA
A technician crouches beside Wittmann equipment. Like other OEMs, Wittmann is working to make its machines easier to use, with tools that will help processors better spot trends that could indicate future maintenance needs.
Manufacturers can separate from competitors by experimenting with smart technologies to forecast failures, automate diagnostics and reduce costly downtime.
May 11, 2026
Courtesy SPE Blow Molding Division
On Dec. 17, members of a Pittsburg State University class visited Chevron Phillips Chemical in Bartlesville, Okla., to learn more about blow molding. From left to right: Chevron Phillips technical service engineer Justin Lumbley, a Division board member and PSU alumnus; Hayden Sprague, Jeanne Norton, Tyler Glass and Jacob Culross, all of PSU.
The project focuses on the complete blow molding process for an HDPE bottle using partial PCR.
May 4, 2026

Recycling

Pellenc ST
Pellenc ST has incorporated CNS Brain and AISort artificial intelligence technologies into its multimaterial sorting systems.
CNS Brain and AISort now work on Mistral+ and Mistral+ Connect for sleeve separation on clear PET bottles.
May 13, 2026
Break Machinery Srl
Break Machinery's Duo 7000 double-screen system has 1,089 square inches of filtration area and can handle up to 13.2 tons of material per hour.
The maximum flow rate for the Duo 7000 is 13.2 tons per hour.
May 12, 2026
Next Generation Group
The Next Generation Group has named Bernhard Bohusch managing director.
The company manufactures advanced recycling solutions.
May 7, 2026
Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen GmbH
Designed for processing pre-dried flakes, Next Generation Recycling's new Eco-Twin 220 conical twin-screw extruder has synchronous motors that allow precise control of dosing by detecting torque fluctuations.
New extruder gently melts pre-dried flakes.
May 7, 2026

Product Innovations

Exair
Exair's Varistat Benchtop Ionizer eliminates static without the need for compressed air.
The Exair technology eliminates static without the need for compressed air.
May 7, 2026
Kuka
Kuka's KR Titan Ultra heavy-duty industrial robot is built for continuous operation and maximum uptime.
The KR Titan Ultra can carry a payload of up to 3,307 pounds.
May 6, 2026
Simcon
Cadmould AI Solver software generates simulation results instantly, allowing mold makers to explore more variations in less time.
Artificial intelligence provides instant feedback on filling pattern, pressure, temperature and more.
May 5, 2026
Goodway
Goodway Technologies has updated two of its PulseFlo descaling pump systems.
Two PulseFlo portable models have upgrades that enhance safety and simplify the cleaning process.
May 1, 2026

Manufacturing

HerdStar
Tony Krogman has been promoted to GM of HerdStar.
The company, part of BinMaster Sensors and Technologies, makes weighing, batching and heating control systems.
May 7, 2026
Engel Group
Stefan Engleder is CEO of the Engel Group.
The company is seeing growth in demand for its technologically advanced applications.
May 6, 2026
Hoffer Plastics
A Hoffer Plastics worker surrounded by injection molds.
A disciplined approach helps manage risk, cut downtime and control long-term costs.
May 6, 2026
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Rows of shipping containers in a port, viewed from above.
Respondents to Kearney survey say political instability, tariffs and labor availability remain a hurdle.
May 5, 2026

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