April 24, 2025Breaking Barriers: Women in Engineering at PET TechnologiesAt PET Technologies, women are not only challenging stereotypes. They’re driving innovation and shaping the future of the plastics and packaging industry. Read more
April 23, 2025Hydrophilic Coating Gives Golf Balls a Competitive EdgeA new hydrophilic coating could give players an edge, enabling them to maintain control and consistency regardless of the course conditions. Read more
April 22, 2025Upcycling Post-Industrial Recycled PP for Injection Molding ApplicationsAs industries strive to integrate recycled materials into mainstream manufacturing, researchers continue to explore ways to enhance the usability of post-industrial recycled polypropylene (PIR-PP). Read more
April 17, 2025Boosting Polystyrene Foam Performance with CO₂ and Carbon AdditivesAs demand for sustainable, high-performance insulation materials increases, researchers continue to explore innovative ways to enhance traditional polymers, such as polystyrene (PS). Read more
April 10, 2025Polycarbonate: The New Rotomolder’s Best FriendPolyethylene dominates rotomolding, making up nearly 95% of materials used—but alternatives have their place. Jake Kelly-Walley explains why PC is the new best friend of rotomolders. Read more
April 7, 2025Overcoming Segregation Challenges in PCR Processing for Injection MoldingPia Wagner from the Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) in Germany received the award for Best Presentation during the Injection Molding chapter’s reception at ANTEC 2025. Read more
April 4, 2025Colombia’s Push for Polystyrene Recycling at ANTEC® 2025ICIPC (Instituto de Capacitación e Investigación del Plástico y del Caucho) in Colombia presented their sustainability assessment for PS at ANTEC® 2025, highlighting polystyrene’s potential to contribute to circular economy efforts in the country. Read more
March 25, 2025MacroCycle’s Molecular Approach to PET and Polyester RecyclingMacroCycle Technologies is redefining PET recycling through a scalable, energy-efficient molecular upcycling process. Read more
February 26, 2025Advancing Microplastics Characterization with FT-IR MicroscopyThe growing concern over microplastic pollution has spurred the development of advanced analytical techniques to detect, identify, and quantify these tiny contaminants. Read more
February 19, 2025Sustainability Takes the Spotlight at ANTEC®2025ANTEC® 2025 brings together scientists, engineers, and industry leaders to shape the future of plastics in a way that balances performance, sustainability, and innovation. Read more