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Injection Molding

RJG Inc.
Niiko Rautiola is CEO of RJG Inc.
The company provides training and technology for injection molding.
July 16, 2026
Adobe via Dassault Systèmes
Machine producing a blue plastic part.
Next-generation sensors, MQTT and OPC UA help processors retrofit older machines for real-time monitoring, quality improvements and lower operating costs.
July 15, 2026
Sirmax
Smart Mold's Aria AI assistance system manages processes and suggests corrective actions.
A vision system and Smart Mold's software combine to analyze parts for defects and suggest corrective actions.
July 14, 2026
Nova Chemicals
Girl opening a white plastic tub.
Collaboration between suppliers, mold builders and processors is key for success.
July 9, 2026

PMM Insight

Ear on Processing

Extrusion

PMM
Bruce Geiselman, lead reporter for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing
He is an award-winning veteran daily newspaper and trade reporter.
July 20, 2026
Leistritz Extrusion Technology
Charlie Martin, bearded man in blue shirt, standing in front of a Leistritz extruder.
An internationally recognized expert on twin-screw extrusion, he spoke and published widely and was honored at ANTEC 2026 in March.
July 13, 2026
Inoex
The Inoex Warp 125's WebIQ software and 21-inch terminal allow easy integration.
The Inoex system is available in two models for mono- and dual-strand extrusion lines.
July 13, 2026
Domino
Domino's Ux360i UV laser coder interacts only with the very top layer of the substrate, so it won't damage barrier layers or packaging integrity.
The Ux360i uses ultraviolet light and a low-impact photochemical process to mark without damage.
July 9, 2026

Blow Molding

Blue and green logo for Annual Blow Molding Conference 2026
Deadline is approaching to enter the Lewis E. Ferguson Parts Competition at the SPE Blow Molding Division's event.
July 20, 2026
Plastics Hall of Fame logo with gold star
The new class will be recognized at an event preceding NPE2027.
July 8, 2026

Recycling

Confer Plastics
Immigrants comprise about one-quarter of Confer Plastics' workforce. They hail from countries around the world, including Vietnam, Myanmar, Sudan, Iran, Jamaica, Thailand, South Korea and Bosnia. Pictured is employee Hoa Bui, who was born in Vietnam.
We round up the top stories in June that had readers clicking.
July 6, 2026
Weima
Weima's W5.22 shredder is the third and largest in the line.
Bruno Folcieri, Hellweg, CMG, Vecoplan and Weima showed off bigger, smarter innovations at K 2025.
July 2, 2026
Sikora
Sikora's management team includes, from left, Holger Lieder, Alaaddin Aydin and Christian Frank, who has handed over CEO responsibilities to Aydin.
Christian Frank will focus on strategic development before leaving the company at the end of 2027.
July 1, 2026
Break Machinery
Break Machinery's Duo line of filters can handle highly contaminated material.
The Generation III disc, for the Duo line of filters, is lighter, more efficient and manages higher levels of contamination.
June 30, 2026

Product Innovations

Myrex
Iris software from Myrex generates an interactive 3D image of a piece of equipment with navigable links to documentation and information.
The Myrex platform links to various types of content workers need, and can capture institutional knowledge.
July 20, 2026
Delta T Systems
The Dry Cooler/Chiller Combo from Delta T Systems is more efficient than two separate systems and simplifies control.
The unit improves energy efficiency, and the integrated design eliminates the need for duplicate infrastructure and controls.
July 10, 2026
3D Systems
Various printers shown on the screen in AddiTrak 3D printer management software
The software platform from 3D Systems offers process control, analytics, traceability and more.
July 8, 2026
Air Technical Industries
Reversible boom cranes from Air Technical Industries can lift everything from machine components to large assemblies.
The reversible boom crane from Air Technical Industries is appropriate for food, aerospace or medical applications.
July 7, 2026

Manufacturing

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Hands type on a laptop overlaid with images evoking AI.
Workforce expert urges transparency in approach to training on the new technologies.
July 13, 2026
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Injection molding machines for medical manufacturing in a clean room.
Parminder Jassal, CEO of Unmudl, advocates for structural changes to develop employees to keep systems running.
July 8, 2026
Ency
At Ency World Conference 2026, Stäubli Robotics joined Ency Software and CNC Solutions to discuss tighter integration between robot hardware and digital manufacturing tools.
Ency’s CAD/CAM-based software solution will be integrated with Stäubli’s hardware.
July 7, 2026
Mold-Masters
Available from Mold-Masters and Primaform AG, the new Integra machine represents a simplified way to mold small parts without all the moving parts, motion and space required by traditional injection molding machines.
New machine works without clamping force to produce small parts with little waste or energy.
July 7, 2026

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