PMM Insight: A Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing Podcast

Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing brings you our podcast! Each month we will provide an interview with a plastics industry professional, PMM in Person; an audio article, PMM Perspective; and a Commentary examining an issue in the industry. Find more of our content at plasticsmachinerymanufacturing.com.

PMM Insight: A Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing Podcast is a technology podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 152 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts PMM Insight: A Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing Podcast, a technology show with 152 episodes published.

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  Episode #151

  Extrusion innovations from K 2025

  Feb 26, 20268 minS0

  <p>On this episode of PMM Insight, Editor Ron Shinn and Managing Editor Lynne Sherwin discuss new extrusion machinery introduced at the K Show.</p> <p>Labor shortage solutions take center stage: New extrusion systems focus on automation, guided workflows and smarter controls to support less-experienced operators.</p> <p>Reifenhäuser Everex flat film line: Automated PAM (Precise, Autonomous Mechatronic) die and adapter adjustment for time savings, improved safety and reduced operator intervention</p> <p>KraussMaffei Pioneer ProcessControl (ppC): Dashboard- and widget-based data visualization; role-based interfaces for all skill levels; smart guided workflows to simplify complex production steps</p> <p>Mi...

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  Episode #150

  Changes at Husky, glass fiber dosing, rocking out with Glenn Frohring: Machinery Minutes

  Feb 23, 20264 minS0

  <p>On this episode of Machinery Minutes, our weekly roundup of news and features with PMM Editor Ron Shinn:</p> Three top executives are departing Husky Technologies in the wake of its acquisition.  KraussMaffei has developed a process to dose glass fibers directly into a molding machine.  Absolute Haitian co-owner Glenn Frohring talks about his love for rock ‘n’ roll, birds, his career and what comes next.

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  Episode #149

  Wilmington Machinery expanding, robot orders for plastics lag: Machinery Minutes

  Feb 16, 20266 minS0

  <p>On this episode of Machinery Minutes, our weekly roundup of news and features with PMM Editor Ron Shinn: </p> Linda and Yousry Sayed, new owners of Wilmington Machinery, are planning to expand the business.  North American robot orders increased in 2025, but orders in the plastics and rubber sector declined.  German Machinery manufacturer Reifenhäuser rolled out new lines for flat film and blown film at K 2025, as well as an upgraded automation system and AI-powered chatbot.

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  Episode #148

  Why should plastics processors and equipment makers care about recyclers' troubles?

  Feb 12, 20265 minS0

  <p>On this episode of PMM Insight, a commentary with Editor Ron Shinn: Business seems to be in a downward spiral for plastics recyclers. There is no national support or incentives for collection or recycling infrastructure, and state-of-the-art plants are closing.</p> <p>Why should processors and machinery manufacturers care? Because recyclers are a foundational building block for plastics circularity, which is essential for the industry's future.</p>

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  Episode #147

  Wages and benefits on the rise; new thermoformers from WM and Gabler: Machinery Minutes

  Feb 9, 20264 minS0

  <p>On this episode of PMM’s Machinery Minutes, our weekly look at significant stories from the past week, with Editor Ron Shinn: </p> Total cost of wages and benefits are likely to go up this year for plastics processors, according to a report from The Plastics Industry Association.  WM Thermoforming unveiled two new machines designed for energy efficiency, quick set-up and easy maintenance, at the recent K Show.  Gabler Thermoform demonstrated the M100 Evo, capable of up to 43 cycles per minute and production of 250,000 items per hour.

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