The technology has evolved beyond spotting bad parts and can now use data to anticipate problems.
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ABC attendees examine the contenders in the 2026 Lewis E. Ferguson Blow Molded Parts Competition.
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Injection Molding

The IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID also have short cycle times and reduced power consumption.
Oct. 22, 2026
The HyCAP Pro, the company's latest integrated injection molding line for caps, delivers high productivity while saving energy.
Oct. 21, 2026
The auxiliary equipment maker is investing $10 million to add fabrication, machining and powder coating capacity.
Oct. 20, 2026
The company showed off a new Generation 3 PX all-electric injection molding machine at its open house.
Oct. 20, 2026

PMM Insight

Ear on Processing

Extrusion

The Ohio company manipulates material properties by creating extremely thin film layers.
Oct. 19, 2026
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Injection molding machines on a shop floor.
Data from the Committee on Equipment Statistics shows an increase in new orders and greater confidence in future market conditions.
Oct. 14, 2026
Consultant Robin Kent says processors can find savings through management, maintenance and monitoring.
Oct. 12, 2026
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Green medical tubing against a white background
Components for medical, food and other critical applications combine optimal materials with an exacting extrusion process.
Oct. 7, 2026

Blow Molding

Learning, connecting, celebrating and even music-making were on the agenda at the SPE Blow Molding Division's event Oct. 5-7.
Oct. 8, 2026
Your answers will help us understand the factors that are influencing buying decisions among plastics processors.
Oct. 1, 2026

Recycling

Chase Bullock will cover the Southeast, Joel Andujo the West.
Oct. 15, 2026
The SMGL3-Plus runs at low speeds for a more uniform pellet, reduced noise and fines.
Sept. 21, 2026
Maag's gear pump reduces thermal stress and prevents material from accumulating inside.
Sept. 16, 2026
Wittmann's vacuum loader is now available in a larger model, the 300, with two variants.
Sept. 14, 2026

Product Innovations

They can be installed on new Globeius cranes or retrofitted.
Oct. 20, 2026
Electronic Flow Control now offers more control over operating cycles.
Oct. 19, 2026
New clamping and injection units make the all-electric machine suitable for thin-wall PP packaging.
Oct. 16, 2026
The SLU employs rotational and linear servo drives for speed and accuracy.
Oct. 15, 2026

Manufacturing

It will support education through scholarships, equipment grants and industry-academia partnerships.
Oct. 21, 2026
In the case of an electrical grid failure, can your plant keep the lights on?
Oct. 15, 2026
12 companies recognized for their involvement with the trade fair since its beginning in 1981.
Oct. 13, 2026
The company is on a "moderate growth trajectory" amid ongoing market challenges, officials say.
Oct. 13, 2026

Learning Resources

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Feb. 24, 2026
A Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing-hosted webinar sponsored by Universal Robots
Sept. 26, 2023
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Dec. 15, 2022
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Molding Pioneers Talk About Best Practices and What it Takes to Break into this Growing Segment
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