July 17, 2023Intumescent PP Compounds for Electric Vehicles Resist High Heat, Offer Process EconomySABIC grades are for extrusion and thermoforming of battery platforms and components. Read more
July 13, 2023Nano-Multilayer Vehicle Film Cuts EV Power Use and Aids 5G CommunicationsToray controls the thickness of each nanolayer in its Picasus film to boost advanced mobility performance. Read more
July 12, 2023SABIC Compound Targets Antenna Placement in Complex PartsGlass-reinforced PBT/PC grade is formulated to speed laser direct structuring process. Read more
July 10, 2023Blue Sky DesignFlying car moves closer to commercial reality with composites-rich design. Read more
June 30, 2023Composites Scrutinized After Fatal OceanGate FailureImplosion of carbon fiber submersible raises questions about composites in undersea vessels. Read more
June 6, 2023Editor’s Letter: Designing for LifeGood plastics design is essential to innovative product development, as well as to quality-of-life advances and progress in virtually every application that affects the comfort and well-being of individuals and society. But it’s counter-productive when otherwise good designs and products… Read more
June 6, 2023A Critical Review of Bioplastics Growth: Re-evaluating ForecastsDespite strong bioplastic growth, 2025 data reveal that earlier optimistic forecasts overstated expectations, reflecting a more complex market reality. 1209822596 Caption: A critical look at the bioplastics market reveals a more complex and nuanced reality for 2025. The conversation around… Read more
June 6, 2023Heat Waves: Electromagnetic Induction Heat Improves Twin-Screw PerformanceExtruder manufacturer Bausano of Turin, Italy (North American office is in Houston), offers electromagnetic induction heating on its machines as an option to conventional ceramic band resistance heaters. Called the Smart Energy System (SES), benefits include the ability to reach… Read more
May 31, 2023Champion for Change: Sal Monte Redefines Coupling Agents and CatalystsSal Monte continues to challenge conventional thinking about coupling agents and catalysts. Read more
May 27, 2023Dumb Machines Can Be SmartGranulators are low-tech outliers in the factory of the future, but advanced controls will make them more effective Read more