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In this week's episode of our Machinery Minutes podcast, you'll hear about a molding shop that implemented lean practices and discovered a side benefit: better sustainability.
We also wish Jim Healy of Sepro North America well as he heads into retirement, and tell you about Diversys, which has a software program to keep track of your recycling data so you can meet EPR or company goals.
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Extended Producer Responsibility policies and recycling mandates are taking root in the U.S., putting pressure on plastics recyclers and processors to track and report details of their operations.
In this PMM Insight interview, senior reporter Bruce Geiselman speaks with Roger Barlow, CEO and co-founder of Diversys, about the company's cloud-based software that optimizes and tracks recycling data to verify compliance with EPR regulations as well as sustainability goals.
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On this week's Machinery Minutes podcast, you'll hear how the supply chain issues of the past several years continue to ripple through the market. It's part of our 10th anniversary series.
Engel has unveiled its energy-saving e-mac 500 injection molding machine, featuring its new High clamping drive.
And cobot pioneer Rethink Robotics has announced a new management team, which among other duties will oversee the relocation of robot production from Europe to the U.S.
Listen here, or subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to get a new episode of Machinery Minutes every Monday.
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In this week's episode of the Machinery Minutes podcast, you'll learn about a big financial boost for Entek's new plant for manufacturing battery separator film; a new AMR from automation pioneer Rethink Robotics; and a look at lightweighting, the latest in our series on 10 trends that have shaped the past decade in plastics machinery.
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Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing has covered dozens of trends, 120 industry figures, and more than 5,000 new and improved products for plastics processing since its launch in November 2014. Join Ron Shinn, PMM's founding editor, as he looks back at our first decade, the changes we've witnessed, and what we see ahead.
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In this week's episode of our Machinery Minutes podcast, learn about a reorganization at thermoformer maker Kiefel, which will include 100 job cuts at it German headquarters; the third-quarter report from PLASTICS' Committee on Equipment Statistics, which showed a significant jump in twin-screw extruder shipments; and the latest in our series examining 10 trends from PMM's first decade, a look at the rise of additive manufacturing.
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In this episode of Machinery Minutes, we give you the rundown on these three topics:
Hasco, a supplier for tool and mold making, is supporting Hurricane Helene relief efforts by opening up its warehouse to store and distribute donations. Learn how you can help.
Artificial intelligence software from EverestLabs is helping robots sort recyclables at California’s Cedar Avenue Recycling and Transfer Station in Fresno.
As PMM turns 10, we are looking at people who made significant contributions to the industry during the past decade, as well as the most significant events and movements.
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Injection molding machine manufacturer Netstal builds machines that are precise and have a high degree of repeatability: “We do not take shortcuts and we do not do partial solutions,” said Nadeem Amin, president of North and South America for the Swiss company.
In terms of machine cost, the new Netstal top executive said processors need to look at the total value the machine is giving the company to make more money.
Hear the complete interview in this episode of PMM Insight with Editor Ron Shinn.
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In this week's Machinery Minutes, learn about these stories from plasticsmachinerymanufacturing.com:
No. 1 – The return of Donald J. Trump to the White House has some plastics machinery makers feeling optimistic in the wake of the Nov. 5 election, expecting minimal impact from tariffs and increased confidence among processors to order new equipment. Read more: “Plastics machinery makers express optimism following election.”
No. 2 – Drone maker Unusual Machines Inc. has turned to 3-D printing to meet growing demand for U.S.-made parts. Read more: “Drone maker soars higher with 3D printing.”
No. 3 -- Erica Canaia, the third-generation CEO of Fimic, has grown the recycling machinery company and become an advocate for recycling while also developing a program to help working mothers.
Read more: “Erica Canaia is passionate about recycling, supporting parents.”
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Welcome to Machinery Minutes, a quick roundup of three stories from Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing.
No. 1 – Injection molding machine manufacturers can help plastics processors reduce their energy use, leading to lower energy bills and improved competitiveness. OEMs offer advice and new machinery technologies to optimize energy consumption.
Read more: “IMM makers offer help for cutting energy use.”
No. 2 – Extrusion equipment manufacturer Davis-Standard has named Steve Andrews as its new chairman and CEO.
Read more: “Davis-Standard names Steve Andrews as chairman, CEO.”
No. 3 -- Hybrid vs. electric injection molding machines -- which is best for your operation? What kind of machine you choose comes down to balancing factors like energy consumption, price, precision and cleanliness, according to OEMs.
Learn more: “Hybrid vs. electric injection molding machines: Debate continues.”
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Welcome to Machinery Minutes, where at the beginning of each week Senior Reporter Bruce Geiselman shares three things you need to know.
No. 1 – Could a microgrid keep your plastics processing operation humming when your electrical power fails? PMM Editor Ron Shinn thinks it's wise to consider one. Read more.
No. 2 – Arburg introduced a slimmer version of its Allrounder Alldrive 630 A injection molding machine at Fakuma. Read more.
No. 3 -- Wittmann recently presented its E-MAX 2 conveyor controller for smaller- to medium-sized conveying systems. Read more.
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Senior reporter Bruce Geiselman discusses with Matt Flanigan, director of APenergy, how plastics processors might be able to trim energy costs by undertaking upgrades that could cost them nothing… thanks to energy incentive programs.
The plastics industry is a “target-rich environment” when it comes to energy efficiency, Flanigan said.
APenergy is a consulting business that helps industrial plants not only identify energy savings opportunities, but also apply for and obtain funding assistance.
Flanigan explains a little more about his company, what they do and how to take advantage of incentive programs.
Read the story.
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Welcome to Machinery Minutes, where at the beginning of each week Senior Reporter Bruce Geiselman shares three things you need to know.
No. 1 -- Sensors that detect melt conditions in real time can help processors reduce cycle times and waste, according to sensXpert, a German company that provides equipment, artificial intelligence software, and machine-learning technologies to optimize plastics processing and reduce costs. Read more.
No. 2 – The Plastics Industry Association is crediting exhibitors and its recycling partners with helping to recycle or repurpose 516,160 pounds of plastic, cardboard and aluminum collected at NPE2024. Read more.
No. 3 -- The worldwide slowdown in plastics processing machinery sales is causing Sumitomo (SHI) Demag to cut production jobs and make other changes at its German locations. Read more.
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Welcome to PMM Insight: Machinery Minutes, a quick look at three important stories from Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing. New episodes drop every Monday.
On today's episode, Senior Reporter Bruce Geiselman discusses these stories:
APenergy, a consulting company, is helping plastics processors get utility incentives to undertake energy savings projects, which can trim their bills at little to no cost. Coperion has introduced its STS 75 MC Plus, which can be used for multiple applications, including recycling and production of masterbatches. American Plastic Molding is a company on a mission. It hopes the addition of a 3D printer for prototyping will allow the company within 10 years to increase its annual sales from about $20 million to $50 million. -
The weaknesses of the U.S. electrical grid have never been more apparent, as natural disasters cause outages and EVs, cryptocurrency farms and other energy-hungry activities boost demand. Going dark, even for an hour or two, can deliver a significant hit to your plastics plant.
Microgrids are small, local energy delivery systems that are built on Industry 4.0 technology and can reduce your energy costs, provide power stability and help you meet environmental goals.
Find out more in this PMM Insight commentary by Editor Ron Shinn.
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Bioresins are currently a small fraction of the resin market, but their use is likely to grow as companies face pressure to improve sustainability. What does that mean for plastics processors? Will they have to make big new investments in machinery?
Senior reporter Karen Hanna interviewed several equipment OEMs who said for the most part, your current machines should do just fine with the new materials, but they may require different processing parameters than traditional resins.
"If you can melt it and inject it, we can mold it," said Michael Sansoucy of Arburg. Other OEMs agree. Find out more in this episode of the PMM Insight podcast.
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John Erkert, Piovan’s regional CEO for North America, expects the plastics industry economy to accelerate in 2025.
Piovan is world’s biggest supplier of auxiliary equipment to the plastics industry. The Italian-based company had revenue from its polymer related businesses of $574.4 million in 2023, with $333.9 million coming from North American sales. Its brands include UnaDyn, Conair, Doteco and Thermal Care.
In this PMM Insight interview, Erkert said there has been increased interest in Piovan products since NPE but not a bump in sales. He said uncertainty in the economy caused by the U.S. presidential election is currently holding back sales.
Erkert also predicted more manufacturing of Piovan products in North America in the future.
If you enjoyed this interview, check out our recent chat with Conair President Jason Ganim, and subscribe to PMM Insight on your favorite podcast app.
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Senior reporter Karen Hanna researched biomaterials for our September cover story package. She says that while these new materials may be a solution for the future, production is too low so far to make a dent in the problem of plastic waste, and we need to focus on recycling the more common materials that are right in front of us.
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Senior reporter Bruce Geiselman highlights five of PMM's recent top stories, including innovations in blow molding, Novatec's newest drying and conveying equipment, and a combined cobot and laser that automates tooling repair.
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