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Injection Molding

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U.S. and Canadian flags against a blue sky
This round of duties may not cause broad disruptions, but the overall trade situation is far from settled.
July 30, 2026
PCS Co.
Chris LaBombarbe is head of product development for PCS Co.
He most recently served as VP for technology and innovation at Uniloy.
July 27, 2026
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A hand inserts a key into a red car door.
Automotive, electronics and appliances led the way, according to a PLASTICS analysis of Census Bureau data.
July 27, 2026
HoliMaker
The HoliPress High Temp manual IMM is designed for prototyping with challenging materials.
The HoliPress High Temp manual injection molding machine can operate at up to 932 degrees F.
July 23, 2026

PMM Insight

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Extrusion

Maag Group
Ueli Thuerig is president of Maag Group.
Cloeren, based in Texas, makes extrusion slot dies and feedblocks.
July 28, 2026
KraussMaffei
KraussMaffei has introduced a three-layer head for production of PVC pipes with up to 100 percent recyclate.
The pipe head is tailored for production of three-layer PVC sewage pipes.
July 27, 2026
Coperion
Coperion has redesigned the EGR pelletizer for its Kombiplast compounding system.
Smart features, optimized conveying and reduced energy usage are among improvements.
July 23, 2026
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Bruce Geiselman, lead reporter for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing
He is an award-winning veteran daily newspaper and trade reporter.
July 20, 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
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Pages from Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing's print and online product features.
We're ready to ramp up our coverage of new technologies ahead of NPE2027.
July 20, 2026

Recycling

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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
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

Product Innovations

ABB Robotics
Man reaches out to touch a PoWa cobot
They are available in six categories with payloads of up to 66 pounds.
July 29, 2026
UltiMaker
UltiMaker's Factor 4 Plus is built for speed and traceability in continuous production.
The FDM 3D printer is tailored for continuous factory production in manufacturing and defense.
July 24, 2026
Akona
Akona's Rotary Batch Mixer offers fast, gentle and uniform blending.
The Rotary Batch Mixer uses a gravity-driven tumbling action for consistent blends with minimal residue.
July 22, 2026
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

Manufacturing

Adobe via Dassault Systèmes
Man in a hard hat with a tablet watches a manufacturing line.
Learn how MES, ERP and real-time monitoring transform sensor data into actionable insights for quality, maintenance and production.
July 22, 2026
Wittmann / KraussMaffei / Arburg / Engel
New injection molding technologies by (clockwise from upper left) Wittmann, KraussMaffei, Arburg and Engel.
Here are some notable introductions from the past 12 months, including K 2025 debuts.
July 21, 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
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

Learning Resources

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