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On this episode of PMM Insight, Editor Ron Shinn and Managing Editor Lynne Sherwin discuss new extrusion machinery introduced at the K Show.
Labor shortage solutions take center stage: New extrusion systems focus on automation, guided workflows and smarter controls to support less-experienced operators.
Reifenhäuser Everex flat film line: Automated PAM (Precise, Autonomous Mechatronic) die and adapter adjustment for time savings, improved safety and reduced operator intervention
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
Milacron MosaicX control system: Faster processing and expanded data reporting; controls multiple extruders and auxiliary systems; enhanced self-diagnostics and fault detection
Coperion Lifecycle Manager (C-Beyond platform): Predictive maintenance based on real operating hours; automated service notifications; improved OEE through bundled, scheduled maintenance
Breakthrough degassing technology from Battenfeld-Cincinnati: The BC-120-40 DVT, the first single-screw extruder with dual, independent degassing zones for Superior moisture and volatile removal, minimized bubble formation, reduced pre-drying
Recycling-ready extrusion: Coperion STS 35 Mc 11 optimized for recycled resin, with nitride-hardened steel process section, brass heater shells with water flash cooling
Industrial AI enters extrusion operations: Reifenhäuser NEXT system includes AI chatbot for real-time troubleshooting (NEXT.AI), digital and on-site training platform (NEXT.Learning), production dashboards and data aggregation (NEXT.Data)
Listen now to hear PMM’s Ron Shinn break down the most impactful extrusion innovations from K 2025 — and what they mean for your plant floor.
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Wilmington Machinery expanding, robot orders for plastics lag: Machinery Minutes
On this episode of Machinery Minutes, our weekly roundup of news and features with PMM Editor Ron Shinn:
- 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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Extrusion innovations from K 2025
Published 26 Feb 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Most of that help is coming through new features in control systems and automating setup startup tasks. Here are a couple of examples. Rifenhouser rolled out the EverX flat film line with new features designed to specifically help processors struggling to find skilled operators. The highly automated film line for cast and sheet applications performs many tasks without human intervention. It includes Rifenhous automatic PAM control of the extrude co -extrusion adapter and data with adjustment and automated winder. PMPAM stands for precise autonomous mechatronic. A Rifenhouser spokesman said the EverX line was revamped to make operation easy, safe, and reliable for less qualified operators. […]
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