Modern Machinery
Our Products
Custom Thermoforming Machines & Manufacturing Equipment.
Engineered for your process. Built for your production. Supported for the long run.
At Modern Machinery of Beaverton, we design and manufacture custom thermoforming machines, compression molding systems, industrial equipment, and automation solutions engineered around the unique requirements of your operation. From vacuum and pressure forming machines to continuous inline systems, rotary equipment, trim presses, and specialty manufacturing solutions, our equipment is designed to improve productivity, enhance process consistency, and deliver dependable long-term performance.
We understand that no two manufacturing operations are exactly alike. That's why we work directly with our customers to develop machinery tailored to their materials, tooling, production requirements, and operational goals. Whether you're investing in a new production system, expanding existing capabilities, or modernizing equipment already on your floor, Modern Machinery delivers engineering-driven solutions designed to maximize your investment.
Visualize. Customize. Modernize.
Shuttle Thermoforming Machines
Flexible Forming. Consistent Performance. Custom Engineering.
Modern Machinery designs and manufactures shuttle thermoforming machines for vacuum forming, pressure forming, and a wide range of industrial applications. Available in single-station, pressure-forming, and double-end configurations, our shuttle systems provide the flexibility to accommodate different materials, tooling requirements, and production volumes.
Each machine can incorporate advanced heating systems, programmable controls, adjustable clamp frames, automated material handling, and other custom features designed to improve production efficiency and repeatability.
Rotary Thermoforming Machines
Multiple Stations. Greater Productivity. Engineered Efficiency.
Our custom rotary thermoforming machines are designed to support efficient, multi-station manufacturing processes. By coordinating loading, heating, forming, and unloading operations, rotary systems can help manufacturers improve throughput and maintain consistent production cycles.
Modern Machinery engineers rotary equipment around your specific forming requirements, production goals, available floor space, and automation needs.
Twin Sheet Thermoforming Machines
Two Sheets. One Stronger Solution.
Modern Machinery designs custom twin sheet thermoforming machines for manufacturing hollow, lightweight, and structurally rigid plastic components.
Twin sheet technology forms two heated plastic sheets and bonds them together during the forming process, creating durable components suitable for demanding applications.
Our custom systems can incorporate specialized tooling, material handling, advanced heating, programmable controls, and automation to support consistent part quality and efficient production.
Continuous Inline Thermoforming Machines
Continuous Production. Integrated Performance.
Modern Machinery manufactures custom continuous inline thermoforming machines engineered to coordinate material movement, heating, forming, trimming, and part removal within an integrated production system.
Our inline systems can incorporate advanced oven technology, precision form stations, pneumatic or servo-driven toggles, trim stations, knockout systems, chain drives, and automated part handling.
Each system is designed around your materials, production speed, tooling, and finished-part requirements.
Trim Presses
Precision Trimming. Reliable Production.
Modern Machinery manufactures custom trim presses designed to support accurate, repeatable trimming operations in demanding production environments.
Our horizontal trim press designs incorporate robust mechanical construction, adjustable operating parameters, and safety-focused controls to support high-speed production and consistent trimming performance.
We work with manufacturers to engineer trim equipment around the required tonnage, tooling, part configuration, and production demands.
Compression Molding Systems
From Material Preparation to Finished Components.
Modern Machinery designs and builds custom compression molding equipment for manufacturers producing automotive interior components, industrial products, and other formed materials.
Our capabilities include rotary and inline compression molding systems, roll cutting and blanking equipment, custom ovens, material-feed systems, hydraulic form stations, air-bag assist applications, and trim stations.
Whether you need a complete production system or equipment engineered to integrate with an existing forming press, Modern can develop a solution around your operation.
IMG/IMGL Thermoforming Systems
Advanced Forming Solutions for Automotive Interiors.
Modern Machinery designs and manufactures custom In-Mold Grain (IMG) and In-Mold Grain Lamination (IMGL) systems for producing automotive interior components.
Our equipment supports applications such as door trim uppers, instrument panels, center consoles, glove boxes, and other interior trim components.
Custom features may include high-tonnage form stations, motorized clamp frames, automated sheet loading, sheet drop detection, and specialized tool-change systems.
Roll Cutting & Blanking Machines
Better Material Preparation. More Consistent Production.
Our custom roll cutting and blanking equipment is designed to accurately feed, measure, cut, and prepare rolled materials for downstream manufacturing operations.
These systems can incorporate automated roll feeding, programmable cut lengths, material handling, and integration with thermoforming or compression molding processes.
By automating material preparation, manufacturers can reduce manual handling, improve consistency, and streamline production workflows.
Custom Manufacturing Equipment
Your Application. Our Engineering Expertise.
Not every manufacturing challenge can be solved with a standard machine.
Modern Machinery designs and builds specialized manufacturing equipment tailored to unique applications, production requirements, and existing facility layouts.
Our capabilities include custom material handling systems, specialty forming equipment, sheet handling, conveyors, tool handling, and integrated manufacturing solutions.
From concept development through installation and support, our engineering team works directly with customers to create practical equipment solutions.
Industrial Automation Solutions
Connect Your Processes. Improve Your Productivity.
Modern Machinery develops custom automation solutions to help manufacturers streamline operations, improve material handling, and reduce repetitive manual processes.
Our automation capabilities can include automated sheet loading, part removal, material transfer, tool handling, integrated controls, and other application-specific solutions.
Whether incorporated into a new machine or integrated with existing equipment, automation can help improve workflow consistency, operator efficiency, and production performance.
Thermoforming Machine Retrofits & Rebuilds
Extend Equipment Life. Improve Performance. Protect Your Investment.
Replacing an entire machine isn't always necessary to improve production performance.
Modern Machinery provides custom retrofits and rebuilds designed to modernize existing thermoforming equipment, improve reliability, and extend its useful operating life.
Depending on the equipment and application, improvements may include new controls, upgraded oven systems, electric platen conversions, mechanical enhancements, clamp frames, and other performance-focused modifications.
We support Modern Machinery equipment and select machines manufactured by other companies.
MODERN Upgrade Kits
Targeted Improvements. Measurable Operational Value.
Modern Machinery offers engineered upgrade solutions designed to improve specific areas of your existing thermoforming equipment.
Available solutions include:
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4-Way Adjustable Clamp Frames
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Machine Control Systems
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Oven Systems and Heating Upgrades
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Oven Control Systems
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Electric Platen and Form Station Upgrades
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Quick Change Oven Trays and Zones
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Rotary Drive System Improvements
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Custom Mechanical and Electrical Upgrades
Our team can evaluate your existing equipment and recommend upgrades based on performance goals, machine condition, and production requirements.
Thermoforming Components & Replacement Parts
The Parts You Need to Keep Production Moving.
Modern Machinery supplies components, replacement parts, and custom-manufactured equipment solutions to support the performance and reliability of thermoforming machinery.
From mechanical components and electrical controls to heating elements, machine parts, and engineered replacement assemblies, our team helps manufacturers identify solutions for maintenance, repairs, and equipment improvements.
We also provide custom machining capabilities for replacement and specialty components.
4-Way Adjustable Clamp Frames
Faster Changeovers. Greater Flexibility. Improved Efficiency.
Modern Machinery's 4-Way Adjustable Clamp Frames are engineered to simplify tooling adjustments, reduce changeover time, and improve production flexibility on cut-sheet thermoforming machines.
Featuring independently adjustable short bar and long bar systems, these clamp frames allow operators to accommodate different sheet sizes without the time-consuming process of manually repositioning traditional clamp frames.
Designed for integration with new or existing thermoforming equipment, our 4-Way Adjustable Clamp Frames help manufacturers minimize downtime, improve setup consistency, and maximize machine productivity.
Equipment Solutions for a Wide Range of Industries
Modern Machinery supports manufacturers across multiple industries with custom-engineered equipment designed for diverse materials, part geometries, and production requirements.
Applications include:
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Automotive and Transportation
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Aerospace and Industrial Manufacturing
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Appliance Manufacturing
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Packaging and Material Handling
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Agriculture and Heavy Equipment
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Medical and Specialty Products
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Consumer and Recreational Products
Whether your application involves large structural components, detailed automotive interiors, continuous production, or specialty forming processes, our team can engineer equipment around your requirements.
Your Equipment. Your Process. The MODERN Advantage.
New machinery. Custom solutions. Long-term support.
Choosing the right manufacturing equipment is about more than selecting a machine. It's about developing a production solution that meets your current requirements while supporting future growth. At Modern Machinery, we work directly with customers to evaluate their applications, understand operational challenges, and engineer equipment that delivers lasting value.
From a single custom machine to a fully integrated production system, our team provides the experience, engineering, and support needed to help move your operation forward.
Let's Build the Right Solution for Your Operation.
Visualize. Customize. Modernize.
TESTIMONIALS
“Modern Machinery consistently delivers outstanding support and valuable insights, not only for their own equipment but also for machines produced by other manufacturers. Their team is highly responsive, addressing issues promptly and making sure every task is completed with precision and care. This commitment to service excellence truly sets them apart in our industry.”
“Modern Machinery has been a valuable partner to SAY Plastics as we continue to deliver high-quality heavy-gauge thermoformed components and custom plastic solutions to our customers. Their team provides responsive service, knowledgeable support, and dependable equipment solutions that help us maintain the precision, efficiency, and reliability our customers expect.”
“My experience with Modern Machinery has been nothing but positive, from design changes during a demo, all the way to years after installation has been complete. The amount of support and knowledge from Modern Machinery is nothing short of extraordinary, and a major component in our production lines staying operational and running properly.”
“Working with Modern Machinery has been an outstanding experience, thanks to their exceptional customer service and responsiveness. Their team consistently delivers innovative engineering solutions and reliable support that add real value to our operations.”
"I have worked with MODERN for the past few years and have come to appreciate their willingness to try new things and provide to their customers what they want. Their customer service and support is by far better than any big machine manufacturer that I have worked with in the past or present. I would highly recommend them to anyone I talk to for Vacuum Forming machines."
“Robinson Industries has used Modern Machine to help them overcome many different hurdles over the years. More recently, after our Fire in 2022, MODERN was instrumental in getting two of the machines that mostly survived the fire back into production mode. We are constantly leaning on MODERN to improve all aspects of our machines. Their innovation to provide a quality service and help improve the life of our machines is tough to compete with. I would recommend them to work on any project.”
“We’ve developed a relationship with Modern Machinery seven years ago and have purchased several pieces of production equipment in that time frame. Modern Machinery has consistently met our expectations by building quality equipment and meeting our often, demanding timelines. The real strength of Modern Machinery is their customer service and follow up on any issues. They back what they sell and take a personal interest in solving any issue we’ve had. Modern Machinery has been a great company to work with and would recommend them for any custom production equipment.”
"After purchasing several other Brand machines in the 1990's I inquired about a new large thermoformer from Modern Machine. I immediately was impressed with Tom Pohlman and his statement " we will build whatever you want". Along with Tom and his team we started to discuss and design a machine built to handle a sheet size of 10' x 18' with a 36" draw and rugged enough to take any miscues that happen from time to time with thermoform operators. This machine is tough, dependable and has performed nonstop since 2005 running some of the largest parts ever produced on the West coast. Throughout the past few years MODERN has identified areas of improvement from our discussions and has continued to upgrade the software side of the machine to improve the ease of programming and provide additional capabilities of the machine. We just received our third MODERN machine a 3 station pressure former that has been running since October 2012, four days after its arrival. Built to our custom requirements this is by far the best machine I have ever purchased. My congratulations to MODERN for their outstanding performance in building Ray Products the best thermoforming equipment available in our Industry!"