280e: What Federal Rescheduling Means for Small Cannabis Businesses
Federal marijuana rescheduling is no longer a distant policy topic. Action is underway at the federal level. An executive order signed in December 2025 directed agencies to move the process forward at speed. For small cannabis businesses, federal rescheduling affects taxes, cash flow, hiring, equipment investment, and long term stability. Owners of dispensaries, cultivation sites, […]
Scaling Up: Signs It’s Time to Automate Your Cannabis Operation
Most cannabis businesses in the pre-roll segment don’t try to automate when they launch. Instead, they often begin with humble, hands-on practices—crafting each pre-roll and managing every detail manually. While these artisan methods can initially distinguish your brand, manual processes frequently become bottlenecks as your business grows. Automating your operations isn’t just about speed; it’s […]
Best Pre Roll Machines of 2025: a Revolution You Can’t Ignore
If there’s one corner of the cannabis industry rewriting the rules, it’s pre-rolls. What started as a simple product has skyrocketed into a $4.1 billion market (January 2023 through June 2024, per Headset.io). And driving this growth? Pre-roll machines—powerful tools reshaping how businesses produce, package, and profit from pre-rolls. Whether you’re a boutique producer or […]
MJBizCon 2024: Celebrate 8 Years with STM!
MJBizCon 2024 is just around the corner, and we are so excited. This marks our eighth anniversary of showcasing at the most significant cannabis conference in the world! As veterans in the industry, we look forward to showing you all we have to offer and how we have pushed the envelope even further this year. […]
The Science of STM Pre-Rolls: Where Tradition Meets Innovation
There’s something almost poetic about the evolution of the humble pre-roll—a product that started as a simple, hand-rolled joint and has transformed into a high-tech masterpiece. This journey is remarkable for those around long enough to remember the early days. It’s more than just a shift in how cannabis is consumed; it’s a reflection of […]
Watch Redman Dive into Pre-Roll Automation w/ STM’s Mini-RocketBox & Atomic Closer
Check out this video of rapper Redman using STM Canna’s equipment to make perfect joints and see the technology in action! In the competitive world of cannabis production, efficiency, consistency, and quality are key. STM Canna, a leader in pre-roll automation equipment, is transforming the industry with its state-of-the-art machines: the Mini-RocketBox and Atomic Closer. These […]
STM Canna’s Modular Pre-Roll Automation Systems Help You Produce 2500+ Joints / HR
How You Can Outproduce the Competition The cannabis industry is booming, and pre-rolls are quickly becoming many consumers’ favorite products. Data from Headset.io predicts that pre-rolls will be the top-selling cannabis product in the U.S. within a few years. They’re already the number one cannabis product in Canada. To keep up with this growing demand, […]
Bleached vs Unbleached Cones: A Manufacturer’s Guide
While navigating the diverse world of pre-rolled cones, consumers and businesses alike are left to try and determine the differences for bleached vs unbleached cones. Both variants have found their rightful place within the cannabis industry, and each brings with them distinct attributes. Before we get started, don’t forget that it’s Stocktober month at STM […]
Watch NBA Legend Shawn Kemp Create Premium Joints w/ STM’s Pre-Roll System
Shawn Kemp’s Cannabis and STM Canna Dive into the world of premium cannabis with NBA legend Shawn Kemp as he reveals the secrets behind crafting high-quality joints using STM Canna’s cutting-edge Pre-Roll System. In this exclusive video, watch Kemp demonstrate how the revolutionary STM Canna technology streamlines the pre-roll production process, ensuring consistent quality, efficiency, […]
Talking Pre-Rolls on Cannabis Tech Talks: Episode #116
Pre-rolls are one of the top-selling categories in retail cannabis. But when it comes to large-scale production, is the best choice still a bunch of budtenders packing flower in a back room? Fortunately, there are better ways to make pre-rolls now. Automated pre-roll machines allow operators to quickly and efficiently produce batches of pre-rolls while […]