PTXPO 2026 Showroom

Injection Foaming Tech Reduces Density, Increases Mechanical Properties

Based on an additive package custom-tailored to the application, Moxietec’s foaming technology promises stronger parts through consistent bubbles.

Moldmakers Honored at PTXPO 2025

Several awards were presented for individual expertise as well as individual contributions to the industry and community.

ICYMI: March Roundup

Still catching up post-PTXPO? Whether you attended the show or not, there were bound to be some must-read articles that may have slipped past you. Catch up on what you missed.

5 Trends in 3D Printed Injection Mold Tooling

3D printing has moved beyond conformal cooling, and is now being applied to injection molds more broadly. Observations on additively manufactured mold tooling from the Plastics Technology Expo — PTXPO 2025.

PTXPO Recap: Turning E-Waste into Durable Building Materials

Check out what you missed on the PTXPO show floor. Canon and Repolytex showcased a unique solution that skips the costly and complex plastic separation process entirely.

PTXPO Recap: Lightweighting with Foaming Technologies

Check out what you missed on the PTXPO show floor. Foaming technologies have long offered molders a way to reduce part weight, but a new approach demonstrated by Engel and Moxietec takes it further.

PTXPO Recap: Smarter Resin Drying & Conveying Automation

Check out what you missed on the PTXPO show floor. In this video, Editorial Director Jim Callari breaks down how AI is changing the game in plastics manufacturing.

Microwelding, Cleaning and Descaling Innovations to Optimize Plastic Processes

PCS Company is highlighting a range of new products, including a microwelder, date stamps and mold base storage helpers.

Sodick Hosts Informal Coffee Talks With Industry Experts at PTXPO 2025

Sodick is hosting no-stress, informal coffee talks at the Sodick Plustech booth (#527) during PTXPO 2025 to foster insightful conversations with top industry experts in an approachable, interactive format.

PTXPO Preview: Hasco Has New Mold Components on Hand

New cooling bores, an extended standard bar range and melt filtration are among the highlights of Hasco’s plans for PTXPO 2025.

ICYMI: February Roundup

While February was short on days, there was no shortage in insightful content from our editors and contributors! Take a look at what you might have missed.

LAST CHANCE! Register Now for Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO)

The third iteration of the event takes place March 18-20 in Rosemont, Illinois, providing three days of exhibits, technical education and professional networking.

PTXPO Preview: Nissei Showcases LSR Molding

In cooperation with Elmet, Nissei will mold a nasal respiratory valve from LSR utilizing a valve-gated cold runner.

Looking to Run More Regrind? PTXPO Workshop Tackles How

When it comes to making injection molding operations more sustainable, the lowest hanging fruit is the use of regrind, but that doesn’t mean it’s not without challenges.

Molding Machine Maintenance Matters

At PTXPO 2025, a focused workshop featuring industry experts will share best practices in molding machine maintenance.

Workshop Addresses How to Injection Mold Bioplastics

As demand for bioplastics in products molded from traditional materials grows, injection molders are learning the class of materials presents some unique challenges.

Make Better Automation Selection Choices

Three leading custom injection molders will share their firsthand experiences with the how’s, when’s, what’s and why’s of different injection molding automation projects in this PTXPO Discovery Workshop.

Bridging the Skills Gap

PTXPO workshop will bring together speakers from the injection molding, moldmaking, training and academic worlds to address the ongoing labor challenges in plastics.

PTXPO On Display: Absolute Haitian

Get a preview of technology you’ll see live on the Plastics Technology Expo show floor March 18-20 in Rosemont, Illinois.

PTXPO Preview: All-Electric KraussMaffei Loaded With Digital Assistants

The all-electric KraussMaffei 80-180PX injection molding machine will be integrated with the company’s socialProduction, Remote Manager, APC Plus and smartOperation software.

DISCOVER What You Can Learn at PTXPO

New to PTXPO 2025 are the DISCOVERY Workshops with topics that address today’s most pressing challenges and emerging trends in the molding industry.

PTXPO Preview: Sodick – Plustech Molds Precision Gears from Acetal

The hybrid press will run an 8-cavity tool built by customer Midwest Precision Molding, a molder/moldmaker based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

PTXPO On Display: LS Mtron’s Smart Solution

Get a preview of technology you’ll see live on the Plastics Technology Expo show floor March 18-20 in Rosemont, Illinois.

PTXPO On Display: Wittmann M8

Get a preview of technology you’ll see live on the Plastics Technology Expo show floor March 18-20 in Rosemont, Illinois.

5 Ways to Make the Most of PTXPO

Plastics Technology Expo 2025 will be March 18-20 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. Here are our tips for you to have a great show!

PTXPO Broadens Educational Opportunities

Beyond gleaning contacts and information by walking its bustling aisles, the third edition of the Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) will present attendees the opportunity to gather more than information on the latest technologies, they can also bring back knowledge.

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About PTXPO 2026

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As Seen On Plastics Technology

PTXPO 2026 Supplies the Following Products

Editorial, News, and Products

Injection Foaming Tech Reduces Density, Increases Mechanical Properties

Moldmakers Honored at PTXPO 2025

ICYMI: March Roundup

5 Trends in 3D Printed Injection Mold Tooling

PTXPO Recap: Turning E-Waste into Durable Building Materials

PTXPO Recap: Lightweighting with Foaming Technologies

PTXPO Recap: Smarter Resin Drying & Conveying Automation

Microwelding, Cleaning and Descaling Innovations to Optimize Plastic Processes

Sodick Hosts Informal Coffee Talks With Industry Experts at PTXPO 2025

PTXPO Preview: Hasco Has New Mold Components on Hand

ICYMI: February Roundup

LAST CHANCE! Register Now for Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO)

PTXPO Preview: Nissei Showcases LSR Molding

Looking to Run More Regrind? PTXPO Workshop Tackles How

Molding Machine Maintenance Matters

Workshop Addresses How to Injection Mold Bioplastics

Make Better Automation Selection Choices

Bridging the Skills Gap

PTXPO On Display: Absolute Haitian

PTXPO Preview: All-Electric KraussMaffei Loaded With Digital Assistants

DISCOVER What You Can Learn at PTXPO

PTXPO Preview: Sodick – Plustech Molds Precision Gears from Acetal

PTXPO On Display: LS Mtron’s Smart Solution

PTXPO On Display: Wittmann M8

5 Ways to Make the Most of PTXPO

PTXPO Broadens Educational Opportunities

Be Our Guest

Injection Molded Parts Competition Now Accepting Entries

3 Types of 3D Printed Tooling for Injection Molding

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PTXPO 2026

CONNECT

About PTXPO 2026

IS THIS YOUR COMPANY?

As Seen On Plastics Technology

PTXPO 2026 Supplies the Following Products

Editorial, News, and Products

Injection Foaming Tech Reduces Density, Increases Mechanical Properties

Moldmakers Honored at PTXPO 2025

ICYMI: March Roundup

5 Trends in 3D Printed Injection Mold Tooling

PTXPO Recap: Turning E-Waste into Durable Building Materials

PTXPO Recap: Lightweighting with Foaming Technologies

PTXPO Recap: Smarter Resin Drying & Conveying Automation

Microwelding, Cleaning and Descaling Innovations to Optimize Plastic Processes

Sodick Hosts Informal Coffee Talks With Industry Experts at PTXPO 2025

PTXPO Preview: Hasco Has New Mold Components on Hand

ICYMI: February Roundup

LAST CHANCE! Register Now for Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO)

PTXPO Preview: Nissei Showcases LSR Molding

Looking to Run More Regrind? PTXPO Workshop Tackles How

Molding Machine Maintenance Matters

Workshop Addresses How to Injection Mold Bioplastics

Make Better Automation Selection Choices

Bridging the Skills Gap

PTXPO On Display: Absolute Haitian

PTXPO Preview: All-Electric KraussMaffei Loaded With Digital Assistants

DISCOVER What You Can Learn at PTXPO

PTXPO Preview: Sodick – Plustech Molds Precision Gears from Acetal

PTXPO On Display: LS Mtron’s Smart Solution

PTXPO On Display: Wittmann M8

5 Ways to Make the Most of PTXPO

PTXPO Broadens Educational Opportunities

Be Our Guest

Injection Molded Parts Competition Now Accepting Entries

3 Types of 3D Printed Tooling for Injection Molding

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