Morphing technology is key to green aviation, enabling real-time adaptation that significantly improves aerodynamic efficiency.

NASA advances flame-resistant polymers to improve safety in microgravity and high-oxygen aerospace environments.

Inline rheology and spectroscopy enable real-time melt monitoring, improving quality control in extrusion and injection molding.

Pneumatic conveying can support efficient PCR processing, but only when system design and operating conditions protect pellet integrity and maintain stable separation.

Recycled PolyAl beverage cartons are finding new life as design-forward furniture.

ANTEC 2026 and the SPE Applied Rheology Chapter brought top innovators to Pittsburgh from March 9–12 of technical progress in plastics.

Advances in biobased substrates for printed devices show potential to improve sustainability in electronics.

Some applications require evaluating materials or parts under chemical stress. A practical insight provides tips for implementing standard or tailored testing to ensure part performance.