fhw-moulds GmbH
A worker operates a machine at fhw-moulds GmbH in Bottrop, Germany.
An extrusion blow molding project combined design, tooling and process innovations to reduce material consumption, energy use and carbon emissions.
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WM Thermoforming
WM’s new FXL1000 thermoforming machine.
Blow Moulding Technologies
Hands hold a blue bottle in front of a screen showing simulations of the bottle design.
Absolute Haitian
Fifth-generation injection molding machines from Absolute Haitian, such as this Zhafir Venus 5 all-electric, come with AI-powered features as standard.
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Injection Molding

PCS Co.
Marc Zaborny is marketing manager for PCS Co.
His previous experience includes roles at DME and John Deere Landscapes.
Aug. 21, 2026
Absolute Haitian
Jeff Brown is regional sales manager for the Midwest for Absolute Haitian and Absolute Robot.
He will manage sales for the company’s injection molding and automation solutions for Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
Aug. 18, 2026
Wittmann
Wittmann's 4.0 Smart Workcells integrate the company's injection molding machines, auxiliaries and automation.
The company is building on its Wittmann 4.0 platform with AI-driven quality inspection, autonomous process adjustments and machine troubleshooting.
Aug. 17, 2026
Slide Products
Zero Film Mold Cleaner has no abrasives and requires no wiping.
The acetone-based, low-VOC formula has no abrasives and requires no wiping.
Aug. 17, 2026

PMM Insight

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Extrusion

Reifenhäuser
Reifenhäuser's Ultra Die heads are available for blown films of three to 11 layers.
Reifenhäuser’s line of dies are available in models for three- to 11-layer blown films.
Aug. 24, 2026
Vastex
Infrared curing oven from Vastex.
The ERVP-VI-24 has three infrared heating chambers and features that cut emissions.
Aug. 18, 2026
Plastics Packaging Concepts
Factory floor of Plastics Packaging Concepts, a custom blow molder in Garden City, Mo.
PMM's midyear survey finds resin costs, tariffs and open capacity continue influencing machinery purchasing decisions across the plastics industry.
Aug. 10, 2026
Hennecke
The Smartflex Evo allows precise adaptation to different foam types with less waste and improved raw material yield.
The Hennecke technology includes new Smartjector injection units and an optional computer-monitored volume flow measurement system.
Aug. 7, 2026

Blow Molding

Agri-Industrial Plastics
A worker at a blow molding machine at Agri-Industrial Plastics
The Iowa company — known for multilayer fuel tanks and nearly five decades of customer service — will be honored at the Annual Blow Molding Conference in October.
Aug. 18, 2026
Michael A. Marcotte Photography Ltd. for the SPE Blow Molding Division
Attendees on the exhibit floor at the 2025 Annual Blow Molding Conference.
Celebrate industry achievements and connect with professionals across the supply chain, while gaining practical knowledge and inspiration to drive growth and success.
Aug. 13, 2026

Recycling

Coperion
Coperion's EcoFresh results in recycled plastics with odor quality comparable to virgin.
EcoFresh technology is available in single- and twin-silo versions, and a design for batch processes.
Aug. 13, 2026
Movacolor / Erema / KraussMaffei / Coperion
Among companies offering new and upgraded extrusion technologies are (clockwise from top left) Movacolor, Erema, KraussMaffei and Coperion.
From a 360mm PET extruder to AI-assisted degassing, here's what equipment makers rolled out over the past year — and what it means for your plant floor.
Aug. 6, 2026
Maag
Maag's Duration blades for its strand granulators feature a new material called VS23, which increases hardness.
The Duration blades for strand granulators feature a new material with superior hardness.
Aug. 3, 2026
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A map depicts the Strait of Hormuz with a yellow pin
Strait of Hormuz disruptions highlighted recycled resin's role in supply chain resilience while shifting pricing, logistics and procurement strategies.
July 17, 2026

Product Innovations

Baumer
Baumer’s EB260 encoder merges the precision of optical sensing with the durability and cost-efficiency of magnetic systems.
It delivers high signal quality and accuracy, and fits in tight spots.
Aug. 19, 2026
Formlabs
The Fuse X1 can produce large or multiple parts quickly.
The Fuse X1 industrial SLS printer offers high throughputs of production-quality parts.
Aug. 14, 2026
Wittmann
Wittmann's Drymax basic 120 now comes with a more intuitive color control screen.
The graphic display for the Drymax basic 120 makes operation more intuitive.
Aug. 12, 2026
Hasco
These new high-temperature hoses from Hasco are flexible and come in three colors.
The Z8561 line can be configured to a customer's length and fitting requirements.
Aug. 10, 2026

Manufacturing

Dukane
Blue and yellow Dukane logo
Dukane manufactures ultrasonic plastic joining solutions.
Aug. 19, 2026
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Automotive inventory ready for sale.
The latest analysis from PLASTICS chief economist Perc Pineda notes positive signs amid economic pressures.
Aug. 13, 2026
BinMaster
Ben Smith is western regional sales manager for BinMaster.
He will serve the western U.S. and Canada for the maker of sensors, bin weighing systems and other material management solutions.
Aug. 12, 2026
KraussMaffei
KraussMaffei's socialProduction allows users to monitor the factory floor remotely.
SocialProduction, APCPlus, liveCare and dataXplorer help processors monitor machines, improve process stability and support condition-based maintenance.
Aug. 12, 2026

Learning Resources

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March 31, 2026
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Download the report on our seventh annual survey and learn what experts had to say about the outlook for 2026
Feb. 24, 2026
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A Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing-hosted webinar sponsored by Universal Robots
Sept. 26, 2023
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Originally broadcast on December 15, 2022. Now available On Demand.
Dec. 15, 2022