In this episode of Machinery Minutes, we give you the rundown on these three topics:

Hasco, a supplier for tool and mold making, is supporting Hurricane Helene relief efforts by opening up its warehouse to store and distribute donations. Learn how you can help.

Artificial intelligence software from EverestLabs is helping robots sort recyclables at California’s Cedar Avenue Recycling and Transfer Station in Fresno.

As PMM turns 10, we are looking at people who made significant contributions to the industry during the past decade, as well as the most significant events and movements.

Injection molding machine manufacturer Netstal builds machines that are precise and have a high degree of repeatability: “We do not take shortcuts and we do not do partial solutions,” said Nadeem Amin, president of North and South America for the Swiss company.

In terms of machine cost, the new Netstal top executive said processors need to look at the total value the machine is giving the company to make more money.

Hear the complete interview in this episode of PMM Insight with Editor Ron Shinn.

In this week's Machinery Minutes, learn about these stories from plasticsmachinerymanufacturing.com:

No. 1 – The return of Donald J. Trump to the White House has some plastics machinery makers feeling optimistic in the wake of the Nov. 5 election, expecting minimal impact from tariffs and increased confidence among processors to order new equipment. Read more: “Plastics machinery makers express optimism following election.”

No. 2 – Drone maker Unusual Machines Inc. has turned to 3-D printing to meet growing demand for U.S.-made parts. Read more: “Drone maker soars higher with 3D printing.”

No. 3 -- Erica Canaia, the third-generation CEO of Fimic, has grown the recycling machinery company and become an advocate for recycling while also developing a program to help working mothers.

Read more: “Erica Canaia is passionate about recycling, supporting parents.”