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Injection Molding

Nissei
Nissei's NEX30V-1EN1 injection molding machine now includes the Tact5 controller.
The Tact5 system brings Industry 4.0 capabilities to the all-electric NEX30V-1EN1.
April 23, 2026
Engel Group
Distribution of Engel's Wintec E-win all-electric injection molding machines is expanding beyond Asia.
The cost-effective all-electric series, designed for standard applications, was previously available only in Asia.
April 22, 2026
Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
Perc Pineda, chief economist of the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS).
Manufacturers can deduct the full cost of machinery and molds immediately, providing a strong incentive to buy, according to PLASTICS' chief economist.
April 21, 2026
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Wassim F. Labban and Dave Morton have more than 50 years of combined experience with the company.
April 20, 2026

PMM Insight

Ear on Processing

Extrusion

Nordson BKG Inc.
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The series works with all standard polymers.
April 29, 2026
Coperion
Technologies from Coperion and EPC are combined to create a one-step compounding process for PC.
It combines existing technologies to transfer melt and additives into a one-step direct compounding extruder.
April 24, 2026
Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen GmbH
A new recycling process combining NGR's C:Gran technology and Leistritz twin-screw extruder saves energy and results in resin that can be used in high-quality polyolefin films.
Using NGR’s C:Gran cutter-compactor and single-screw extruder combo and Leistritz twin-screw extruder in one step eliminates one melting cycle.
April 22, 2026
Micro-Epsilon
Micro-Epsilon's confocalDT IFS2407-xHT/VAC optical sensors can be used in hot zones, such as near the extrudate exit.
Micro-Epsilon technologies can be used in hot zones or vacuum processes.
April 20, 2026

Blow Molding

Column sig with mugshot of Eric Simmons, chairman of SPE Blow Molding Division
Chairman Eric Simmons shares challenges and opportunities for the industry and the Blow Molding Division.
April 28, 2026
ALPS
The FlexPitch Solo Moving-Head leak testing system from ALPS handles complex container shapes.
The FlexPitch Solo Moving-Head system is adaptable to varying designs and easy to mount to existing conveyor lines.
April 27, 2026

Recycling

Lindner Recyclingtech
Marcel Willberg (right) and Georg Krenn (left) now jointly manage Lindner Washtech.
He will serve alongside Georg Krenn at the manufacturer of washing systems for plastics recycling.
April 27, 2026
Tomra Recycling
Tomra's GainNext sorting solution for recycling
The facility in Charlotte, N.C., allows customers to try out several of the company’s sorting technologies.
April 23, 2026
Maag Group
Maag's new M²USG underwater strand pelletizer series features a new cutting head and additional sensor technology, and the models come in three sizes with working widths of 600mm, 900mm and 1,200mm.
The Pearlo CS models have throughputs ranging up to 1,100 pounds per hour; the M²USG models max out at 26.4 tons per hour.
April 20, 2026
Wittmann Group
Starting in May, Michael Wittmann (left) and Werner Wittmann will jointly manage all business divisions of the Wittmann Group.
The injection molding, automation and auxiliary equipment divisions will be consolidated.
April 17, 2026

Product Innovations

Emergent Vision Technologies
Emergent's eSDK Pro Software Development Kit allows engineers to deploy vision systems more quickly.
Emergent's eSDK Pro kit can reduce programming time by up to 90 percent.
April 23, 2026
Exair
The Bete FlexiSan holds two different cleaning liquids, and the spray header can connect to a facility's water supply.
The system from Bete can be used on equipment such as hoppers, bins and mixers.
April 22, 2026
BinMaster
BinMaster's CNCR-400 radar level sensors come in three models.
The radar technology allows monitoring of bins without touching the material.
April 21, 2026
Mass Finishing
The HZ-6 from Mass Finishing can be used to polish mold components or printed plastic parts.
The HZ-6 from Mass Finishing can be used to polish mold components as well as plastic parts.
April 17, 2026

Manufacturing

BinMaster Sensors and Technologies
Scott Hudson has been promoted to CEO of BinMaster Sensors and Technologies.
The company manufactures sensors and technologies for material management in plastics and other industries.
April 21, 2026
ST BlowMoulding
Workers at ST BlowMoulding's facility in Monza, Italy, assemble a blow molding machine.
Modern blow molding practices and equipment upgrades can significantly reduce emissions, improve process efficiency and generate substantial cost savings.
April 21, 2026
Carver
The Carver AutoPellet RP lab press prepares pellets from powdered materials for spectroscopy and other applications.
The updated AutoPellet RP is more compact and has an enhanced interface.
April 16, 2026
Nordson BKG Inc.
Combining equipment from Fimic and Nordson BKG, the CFO-Line recycling system features two underwater pelletizers, an extruder, gear pump, valve, two filters and two gear pumps.
System combines Fimic’s filtration units and Nordson BKG's gear pumps, valves and underwater pelletizing systems.
April 16, 2026

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