The preliminary estimate of shipments of primary plastics equipment (injection molding and extrusion) for reporting companies totaled $349.4 million in the third quarter, a 4.1% increase from the revised $335.5 million second-quarter results.

Oden Technologies (New York, NY) introduced what it is calling industry’s first end-to-end machine learning and artificial intelligence framework for manufacturing. The open framework features algorithms and data science tools for extrusion and injection molding processes.

Automatic adjustment of the chiller’s set point temperature yields numerous benefits, including decreased scrap rates, increased polymer strength, improved polymer appearance and extended equipment life.

Advanced Extrusion, Inc. (Rogers, MN) earns ‘Component’ compostability certification from the Biodegradable Product Institute (New York City) for oxygen barrier NatureGrade crystallized PLA sheet.