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    • Resin Drying
      Resin Drying

      Everything you need to know about the importance of proper drying in your production process.

    • Blending & Feeding
      Blending & Feeding

      Deep dive into the basics of resin blending and feeding, controls, maintenance, process integration and more.

    • Process Cooling
      Process Cooling

      This Knowledge Center provides an overview of the considerations needed to understand the purchase, operation, and maintenance of a process cooling system.

    • Size Reduction
      Size Reduction

      Learn about sustainable scrap reprocessing—this resource offers a deep dive into everything from granulator types and options, to service tips, videos and technical articles.

    Resin Pricing See All
    • September 2026: Commodity Resin Prices Generally Trending Flat to Down
      26 Aug 2026
      September 2026: Commodity Resin Prices Generally Trending Flat to Down

      Overall trajectory fluctuations reflect continued uncertainty due to geopolitical and potential hurricane season risks.

    • August 2026: Commodity Resin Prices Drop
      31 Jul 2026
      August 2026: Commodity Resin Prices Drop

      Sharp decline for polyolefins with overall downward trajectory for PS, PVC and PET.

    • July 2026: Flat-to-Down Price Trajectory for Volume Resins?
      29 Jun 2026
      July 2026: Flat-to-Down Price Trajectory for Volume Resins?

      While uncertainty remains due to geopolitical risks, the sharp price escalation of nearly all resins has slowed and is reversing in some cases.

    • June 2026: Upward Price Trajectory for the Five Commodity Resins Continues
      25 May 2026
      June 2026: Upward Price Trajectory for the Five Commodity Resins Continues

      Polyolefins face highest price hikes due to the Iranian conflict’s disruption of global energy, feedstock and resin trade flows.

    • May 2026: Price Trajectory for All Resins Shifts Sharply Upward
      6 May 2026
      May 2026: Price Trajectory for All Resins Shifts Sharply Upward

      Shipping disruptions in the Middle East are dramatically affecting global resin trade flows, and rising prices reflect the supply squeeze.

    • April 2026: Volume Resin Prices Mostly Up; Uncertainty Looms
      27 Mar 2026
      April 2026: Volume Resin Prices Mostly Up; Uncertainty Looms

      Middle East conflict, energy costs and new tariffs create uncertainty for global feedstock and resin production, supply chain logistics and price trends.

    Collections See All
    • Resin Drying Done Right
      Resin Drying Done Right

      Resin drying is a crucial, but often-misunderstood area. This collection includes details on why and what you need to dry, how to specify a dryer, and best practices.

    • Get Better at Quoting Molded Parts
      Get Better at Quoting Molded Parts

      Take a deep dive into all of the various aspects of part quoting to ensure you’ve got all the bases—as in costs—covered before preparing your customer’s quote for services.

    • Screw Design Tips to Boost Productivity
      Screw Design Tips to Boost Productivity

      In this collection of articles, two of the industry’s foremost authorities on screw design — Jim Frankand and Mark Spalding — offer their sage advice on screw design...what works, what doesn’t, and what to look for when things start going wrong.

    • Injection Molding Know How: Best of Bozzelli
      Injection Molding Know How: Best of Bozzelli

      In this collection, which is part one of a series representing some of John’s finest work, we present you with five articles that we think you will refer to time and again as you look to solve problems, cut cycle times and improve the quality of the parts you mold.

    • Tooling Know How: Best of Fattori
      Tooling Know How: Best of Fattori

      Gifted with extraordinary technical know how and an authoritative yet plain English writing style, in this collection of articles Fattori offers his insights on a variety of molding-related topics that are bound to make your days on the production floor go a little bit better.

    • Tooling Know How: Mold Venting
      Tooling Know How: Mold Venting

      In this three-part collection, veteran molder and moldmaker Jim Fattori brings to bear his 40+ years of on-the-job experience and provides molders his “from the trenches” perspective on on the why, where and how of venting injection molds. Take the trial-and-error out of the molding venting process.

    • Materials Know How: Best of Sepe
      Materials Know How: Best of Sepe

      Mike Sepe has authored more than 25 ANTEC papers and more than 250 articles illustrating the importance of this interdisciplanary approach. In this collection, we present some of his best work during the years he has been contributing for Plastics Technology Magazine.

    • Ultrasonic Welding
      Ultrasonic Welding

      In this collection of content, we provide expert advice on welding from some of the leading authorities in the field, with tips on such matters as controls, as well as insights on how to solve common problems in welding.

    • Mold Maintenance
      Mold Maintenance

      Mold maintenance is critical, and with this collection of content we’ve bundled some of the very best advice we’ve published on repairing, maintaining, evaluating and even hanging molds on injection molding machines.

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    • Simcon Introduces Injection Molding Simulation Tool With AI
      25 Mar 2026
      Simcon Introduces Injection Molding Simulation Tool With AI

      Cadmould AI Solver enables design exploration for injection molding engineers up to 1,000 times faster than numerical solvers.

    • New Collaboration To Install Plastic Leak-Detection Systems
      18 Mar 2026
      New Collaboration To Install Plastic Leak-Detection Systems

      Plastixs taps Quality Mold Shop and Mobile Manifold Repair to install Airtect technology for detecting material leaks in hot runners and machine nozzles.

    • Chiller Line Adds 'Remote-Cool' Option
      17 Mar 2026
      Chiller Line Adds 'Remote-Cool' Option

      Space-saving “remote-cool” option for AEC’s GPL Series releases heat outdoors by locating the chiller condenser outside while the chiller remains indoors.

    • PCS Company Adds Machining Capacity, Introduces Products
      16 Mar 2026
      PCS Company Adds Machining Capacity, Introduces Products

      The supplier of mold components announced the addition of a five-axis Makino A500z to its production site and brought a range of products to PTXPO.

    • PTXPO Announces Women in Plastics Breakfast
      12 Mar 2026
      PTXPO Announces Women in Plastics Breakfast

      The Women in Plastics panel breakfast at PTXPO will provide all plastics professional with a valuable networking and learning experience.

    • Latest, Most Advanced Portable Chillers on Display
      10 Mar 2026
      Latest, Most Advanced Portable Chillers on Display

      Thermal Care will display its latest NQ Series Chiller and RQT Series TCU at PTXPO 2026 (March 17-19; Rosemont, Illinois).

    PT Tech Days
    • September PT Tech Days 2026
      September PT Tech Days 2026

      Material Substitution Options and Strategies for Supply and Regulatory Disruptions

    • PT Tech Days 2026
      PT Tech Days 2026

      Our inaugural 2026 session spotlights Sustainable Packaging – a critical area under growing scrutiny. With mounting pressure from consumers, regulators, and brand owners, rigid and flexible packaging must minimize its environmental footprint.

    • PT Tech Days 2025
      PT Tech Days 2025

      Plastics processors need solutions. Faced with new challenges, as well as longstanding difficulties, they are on the lookout for new technologies and services that will help them with their day-to-day operations.

    • PT Tech Days 2024
      PT Tech Days 2024

      PT Tech Days is designed to provide a robust, curated, accessible platform through which plastics professionals can explore these trends, have direct access to subject-matter experts and develop strategies for applying solutions in their operations.

    Molding See All
    • Meet the Molding Moment
      2 Sep 2026
      Meet the Molding Moment

      Molding 2026 (Nov. 18-19; Hyatt Regency, Greenville, South Carolina) is your best opportunity to learn about the cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping the injection molding industry.

    • Molding 2026 Opens Call for Papers
      20 Apr 2026
      Molding 2026 Opens Call for Papers

      Paper submissions for Molding 2026, which will be held this November in Greenville, South Carolina, are now open.

    • What Is the Molders’ and Moldmakers’ View?
      20 Aug 2023
      What Is the Molders’ and Moldmakers’ View?

      Mixed in among thought leaders from leading suppliers to injection molders and mold makers at the 2023 Molding and MoldMaking conferences will be molders and toolmakers themselves. 

    • Leading Molding, Moldmaking Conferences Combine
      15 Aug 2023
      Leading Molding, Moldmaking Conferences Combine

      After successfully introducing a combined conference for moldmakers and injection molders in 2022, Plastics Technology and MoldMaking Technology are once again joining forces for a tooling/molding two-for-one.

    • Getting the Most Out of Injection Molding Simulation
      13 Jul 2023
      Getting the Most Out of Injection Molding Simulation

      Multiple speakers at Molding 2023 will address the ways simulation can impact material substitution decisions, process profitability and simplification of mold design.

    • Injection Molding and Moldmaking Automation in Focus
      27 Jun 2023
      Injection Molding and Moldmaking Automation in Focus

      When, how, what and why to automate — leading robotics suppliers and forward-thinking moldmakers will share their insights on automating manufacturing at collocated event.

    Extrusion See All
    • Extrusion 2026: Human Intelligence and Connection This August in Austin
      26 Jun 2026
      Extrusion 2026: Human Intelligence and Connection This August in Austin

      Two days, 27 speakers and one ballroom brimming with centuries of accumulated extrusion knowledge and experience await.

    • Extrusion 2026 Registration Opens
      11 May 2026
      Extrusion 2026 Registration Opens

      Register for Extrusion 2026, the premier conference for extrusion professionals, which will be held Aug. 18-19, 2026, in downtown Austin.

    • Extrusion: Live and In Person
      2 Apr 2025
      Extrusion: Live and In Person

      Log out from your computer and make plans to join us in Boston this May for Extrusion 2025.

    • Your Tour Guide to Plastics Technology’s 2023 Events
      29 Mar 2023
      Your Tour Guide to Plastics Technology’s 2023 Events

      Get your clicking finger in shape and sign up for all that we have in store for you in 2023.  

    • Robust Molding, Extrusion Conference Programming in the Works
      2 Mar 2023
      Robust Molding, Extrusion Conference Programming in the Works

      Molding 2023 to take place Aug. 29-30 in Minnesota; Extrusion 2023 slated for Oct. 10-12 in Indiana.

    Webinars See All
    • Engineering Solutions for Advanced Recycling Using Extrusion Technology
      8 Oct 2026
      Engineering Solutions for Advanced Recycling Using Extrusion Technology

      Discover how Krauss Maffei Extrusion is driving advanced plastic recycling through extrusion-based engineering solutions. This webinar explores mechanical and chemical recycling technologies, including separation, dissolution, solvolysis, depolymerization, thermal cracking and pyrolysis processes that will enable a circular plastics economy.AgendaIntro to Krauss Maffei Extrusion Equipment (co-TSE's, counter-TSE's, Single Screws) and processes.Complexity of the Plastic Circular EconomyKrauss Maffei's approach to the circular economyExtruder-type Comparison (When to use SSE's or TSE's)Mechanical Recycling using extrudersAdvanced Recycling using extruders that include the following processes: Solvolysis, Depolymerization, Thermo-chemical cracking, Pyrolysis, and more.

    • On Demand
      Next-Generation Closure Manufacturing Strategies for Lightweight, High-Performance Beverage Packaging

      As beverage brands pursue sustainability goals and greater cost efficiency, lightweight closures have become a key focus across the industry. At the same time, resin price volatility, increasingly complex closure designs and surging consumer demand are creating new manufacturing challenges. Advances in closure design, tooling and processing technologies are enabling manufacturers to improve productivity, precision and material efficiency while maintaining product performance and quality. The HyCAP PRO platform represents a new generation of manufacturing technologies designed to address these evolving market needs. Join us on Sept. 9 to explore the latest trends, best practices, and learn how innovations such as HyCAP PRO are shaping the future of beverage closure manufacturing. Agenda Trends driving lightweight beverage closure adoption How closure design is evolving to balance sustainability, performance, and consumer needs Manufacturing challenges and opportunities associated with complex closure geometries How Husky's tooling innovations support the production of today’s ultra-lightweight closure designs How HyCAP PRO technology addresses evolving manufacturing requirements in closure production  

    • Dry Ice Blasting in Plastics: Mold Cleaning, Deburring, Surface Prep and More
      On Demand
      Dry Ice Blasting in Plastics: Mold Cleaning, Deburring, Surface Prep and More

      Review the most common application in plastics—from cleaning various mold finish surfaces to cleaning screws, surface preparation prior to painting, even deburring and deflashing parts.What you will learn:Perhaps you are considering investing in the process or you are currently using dry ice blasting and simply want to understand more about the process, this webinar is your opportunity to gain insight into the science and data behind cleaning with dry ice. Cold Jet will share independent testing studies; customer studies, testimonials and case studies; and governmental position statements on its sustainability and environmental friendliness. We will also share numerous videos demonstrating the process.AgendaThe Science of dry ice blasting and how to adapt to various applications.Independent studies on the non-abrasive claims of dry ice blasting.Where in plastics it is most used: videos and case studies.Monitoring the process for data-driven decisions.

    • Making AI Work in Plastics R&D
      On Demand
      Making AI Work in Plastics R&D

      Artificial intelligence has become a competitive necessity in sustainable plastics research and development, yet many organizations are under pressure to adopt the technology without a clear or direct path to value. This webinar is designed for enterprise plastics leaders in R&D, innovation, product development and manufacturing who are exploring AI or struggling to move beyond isolated pilots.Based on industry experience, the session will share practical AI-driven use cases, including predicting material durability and stability, replacing toxic materials, accelerating long development cycles, reducing formulation costs, implementing sustainability goals and moving from optimized R&D to streamlined production. Attendees will learn common pitfalls of AI adoption and how experienced partners enable confident, scalable and measurable impact in global enterprise organizations.AgendaWhere AI delivers real value in plastics R&D.Practical AI use cases across formulation, performance prediction and process optimization.How leading plastics organizations launch successful AI projects and scale them enterprise-wide.Common pitfalls that cause AI initiatives to stall and how to avoid them.Turning early AI wins into measurable ROI across R&D and production.

    • On Demand
      Producing Class-A Automotive Surfaces Without Paint

      Automotive manufacturers are under increasing pressure to deliver premium surface quality while reducing process complexity, cost and environmental impact. Traditional paint booth operations add significant time, capital investment and logistical challenges to production. This webinar explores an integrated manufacturing approach that combines injection molding with polyurethane in-mold coating to produce Class-A, high-gloss automotive surfaces in a single cycle — eliminating the need for downstream painting. Presenters will provide a technical overview of the process, including system integration, material behavior and key design considerations, as well as performance characteristics such as scratch, UV and chemical resistance for interior and exterior components. Drawing on more than 20 years of application experience, the session will also share global and North American market insights, outline the automotive value chain supporting this technology, and discuss available trial capabilities and evaluation environments in Europe and North America. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of where this approach fits today, how it is being applied across regions, and what factors influence successful evaluation and implementation. Agenda: Overview of integrated injection molding and in-mold coating technology System architecture, material behavior, and key design considerations Surface performance characteristics for automotive interior and exterior parts Global and North American market insights and automotive value chain overview

    • On Demand
      Fundamentals and Guidelines for Servo-Controlled Mold Functions

      Do you want a deeper understanding of servo-controlled mold functions? Join Husky on this webinar to gain insight into servo control and how you can take advantage of this opportunity to improve your mold functions. This webinar will cover different servo control solutions, benefits of mold electrification and the application review process. Agenda: Why you should make the change to mold electrification How to compare various servo control solutions Motor sizing pitfalls and the application review process Commissioning your servo solution and the importance of global support

    Practical Solutions for a More Efficient Production Floor
    7 Oct 2026 New & Upcoming
    Practical Solutions for a More Efficient Production Floor Register Now
    Calendar See All
    • 14 Sep 2026
      SPE National Plastics Conference

      SPE hosts SPE National Plastics Conference on Sept. 14-17, 2026 in Houston, TX.

    • PT Tech Days: Material Substitution Options and Strategies for Supply and Regulatory Disruptions
      23 Sep 2026
      PT Tech Days: Material Substitution Options and Strategies for Supply and Regulatory Disruptions

    • 28 Sep 2026
      SPE TPO Global Automotive Conference

      The SPE Detroit Section chapter hosts SPE TPO Global Automotive Conference on Sept. 28-30, 2026 in Troy, MI.

    • 29 Sep 2026
      MAPP - 2026 Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference

      MAPP hosts 2026 Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference on Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, 2026 in Indianapolis, IN.

    • 5 Oct 2026
      SPE Blow Molding Division - 41st Annual Blow Molding Conference (ABC 2026)

      The SPE Blow Molding Division chapter hosts 41st Annual Blow Molding Conference (ABC 2026) on Oct. 5-7, 2026 in Wheeling, IL.

    • Products Finishing Top Shops 2026
      6 Oct 2026
      Products Finishing Top Shops 2026

      New this year, Top Shops Conference will expand to include CNC machining and industrial finishing. Modern Machine Shop Top Shops and Products Finishing Top Shops, Gardner Business Media’s two largest and longest running benchmarking and business improvement survey programs, will join forces to host concurrent Top Shops Conference programs. In addition to dedicated conference programming, Top Shops Conference attendees will benefit from access to several shared general sessions, keynotes, exhibit rooms and special networking events enabling these two critical manufacturing service groups – CNC machining and industrial finishing - to learn, exchange ideas and make valuable business connections.

    13 Sep 2026 New & Upcoming
    SPE Color & Appearance Conf. (CAD RETEC) Register Now
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resin drying content collection

Resin Drying Done Right

Resin drying is a crucial, but often-misunderstood area. This collection includes details on why and what you need to dry, how to specify a dryer, and best practices.

Get Better at Quoting Molded Parts

Take a deep dive into all of the various aspects of part quoting to ensure you’ve got all the bases—as in costs—covered before preparing your customer’s quote for services.

Screw Design Tips to Boost Productivity

In this collection of articles, two of the industry’s foremost authorities on screw design — Jim Frankand and Mark Spalding — offer their sage advice on screw design...what works, what doesn’t, and what to look for when things start going wrong.

Injection Molding Know How: Best of Bozzelli

In this collection, which is part one of a series representing some of John’s finest work, we present you with five articles that we think you will refer to time and again as you look to solve problems, cut cycle times and improve the quality of the parts you mold.

Tooling Know How: Best of Fattori

Gifted with extraordinary technical know how and an authoritative yet plain English writing style, in this collection of articles Fattori offers his insights on a variety of molding-related topics that are bound to make your days on the production floor go a little bit better.

Tooling Know How: Mold Venting

In this three-part collection, veteran molder and moldmaker Jim Fattori brings to bear his 40+ years of on-the-job experience and provides molders his “from the trenches” perspective on on the why, where and how of venting injection molds. Take the trial-and-error out of the molding venting process.

Materials Know How: Best of Sepe

Mike Sepe has authored more than 25 ANTEC papers and more than 250 articles illustrating the importance of this interdisciplanary approach. In this collection, we present some of his best work during the years he has been contributing for Plastics Technology Magazine.

Ultrasonic Welding

In this collection of content, we provide expert advice on welding from some of the leading authorities in the field, with tips on such matters as controls, as well as insights on how to solve common problems in welding.

Mold Maintenance

Mold maintenance is critical, and with this collection of content we’ve bundled some of the very best advice we’ve published on repairing, maintaining, evaluating and even hanging molds on injection molding machines.

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