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Injection Molding

Elmet
The Top 7000 Cast LSR dosing system is for casting, coating and manual molding applications.
The Top 7000 Cast features a self-learning control system and automatic drum changes.
April 9, 2026
Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
Chris Parrillo of Yushin (left), NPE2027's executive committee chair, and PLASTICS President and CEO Matt Seaholm at the Space Selection event in Orlando.
PLASTICS reports 1,105 companies secured more than 900,000 square feet of space for the triennial show.
April 7, 2026
Elite Mold & Engineering
A Mantle 3D printer at work at Elite Mold & Engineering.
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April 3, 2026
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Respondents cite rising costs, labor and supply chain problems and delayed investments.
April 2, 2026

PMM Insight

Ear on Processing

Extrusion

Rollepaal's Offline Multi-Layer Scanner analyzes individual layers and total wall thickness in pipe samples.
It captures a full cross-section and creates a report on individual layers, total wall thickness and more.
April 13, 2026
Reel Power
From left, the Rim Drive, Shafted and Shaftless Light Duty Payout systems from Reel Power.
The solutions are for light-duty use in processing wire, cable, tubing, rope and plastic profiles.
April 10, 2026
Leistritz
Tony Listro is the new product manager of Leistritz's Life Science+ business, covering the pharma and food markets.
Tony Listro comes from Sever Pharma Solutions with extensive extrusion experience.
April 7, 2026
Starlinger & Co. GmbH
The updated recoSTAR dynamic art recycling system can process film, fibers, thermoplastic in-house scrap and washed post-consumer waste to produce high-quality granulate that can be used in demanding applications.
Updated recoSTAR dynamic art recycling system can process film, fibers, thermoplastic in-house scrap and washed post-consumer waste.
April 6, 2026

Blow Molding

Blue and gray Uniloy logo
He brings experience from Bekum America and Kautex to the blow molding machine maker.
April 10, 2026
Uniloy
The three-station injection blow system UIB 129.E is second in Uniloy's all-electric line.
Both use the Uni-Smart control system and offer significant energy savings over similar hydraulic systems.
April 2, 2026

Recycling

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Recycled plastic pellets in various colors.
Sustainable Resins keeps processors working during disruption in the virgin materials market, while earning sustainability points.
April 1, 2026
Wittmann
The Wittmann S-Max Primus beside-the-press granulator works at low speed, providing uniform grain size, reduced dust and noise, less wear on the cutting tools and lower energy use.
The S-Max Primus for beside-the-press operation is compact and quiet.
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
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

Product Innovations

Goodway Technologies
Goodway's VAC-HEC-22-2SS intercepts fine dust before it reaches the vacuum.
It extends the life of vacuum filters and improves operator safety.
April 8, 2026
3DQue
AMS Mapping allows users of 3DQue's Bambu printers and AutoFarm3D software to smooth workflows for multicolored parts.
Users of Bambu printers and AutoFarm3D software can print multicolor files without reslicing or mapping.
April 7, 2026
RoboDK
RoboDK CAM offers precision tool and holder management.
Features include multi-axis machining, collision detection, toolpath generation and machine simulation.
April 6, 2026
Avenco
Avex large-format printers work with an industrial robot to build prototypes or low- to mid-volume large thermoplastic parts.
The three models from Avenco 3D can produce rapid prototypes and low- to mid-volume large thermoplastic parts
April 3, 2026

Manufacturing

SPE Automotive Composites
The ACCE Most Innovative Part People's Choice winner in 2025 was submitted by Volkswagen North America and Baylor University.
Awards for innovations in composites will be presented at ACCE in September.
April 7, 2026
Hexagon
The Maestro coordinate measuring machine is scalable, speedy and easy to use.
The Maestro coordinate measuring machine is scalable, speedy and easy to use.
April 2, 2026
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
Nissei ASB
Nissei ASB calls its HSB12-4N/111N the first 1.5-step, double-blow heat-set machine.
One offers a 1.5-step, double-blow heat-set process to mold PET bottles directly from resin.
March 30, 2026

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