October 10, 2025Read Your Material Datasheet to Cut Molding Costs and DefectsLearn to read material datasheets—MFI, rheology, HDT, modulus, shrinkage and CTE—to cut injection molding cycle time and avoid warpage and rework. Read more
October 6, 2025Reinforcing Microcellular Injection Molding with FibersUnderstanding the complex relationships between fibers, melt flow, and microstructure characteristics can help leverage the benefits of this high-performance material. Read more
September 23, 2025Polymers Take Flight: How Plastics Are Powering eVTOL DesigneVTOL aircraft are a significant step forward for urban mobility, but their success hinges on a critical challenge: weight reduction. Advanced polymers and composites are the materials making this possible. Read more
September 22, 2025Aerospace Plastics Market: Lighter, Stronger, and Poised for TakeoffLightweight, durable, and increasingly indispensable, plastics are reshaping the aerospace industry and driving a market projected to nearly double by 2030. Read more
September 17, 2025Evaluating the Impact of Glass Fillers on Polymer Powder Aging for AMResearchers have evaluated the effects of glass fillers on the aging behavior of polymer powders for additive manufacturing (AM). Read more
August 19, 2025Nano Molding: The Future of Metal-Plastic Integration in ElectronicsAs electronics demand slimmer, stronger, and more sustainable designs, Nano Molding Technology (NMT) is emerging as a key innovation. Read more
August 18, 2025Rethinking Composite Safety in Deep-Ocean SubmersiblesImplosion of carbon fiber submersible raises questions about composites in undersea vessels. Read more
August 15, 2025Get Gate Placement Right: Tips for Straighter Molded PartsGate placement isn’t just a technical detail—it shapes everything from aesthetics to internal stress, shrinkage control, flow quality, and mold wear. Read more
July 31, 2025Energy Efficiency in FDM 3D PrintingSeventy percent of FDM energy goes to the heated bed, but adjusting processing parameters can cut this waste in half while maintaining part strength and surface quality. Read more
July 15, 2025Enzymatic Bio-Recycling: How Close Are We to Industrial Scale?Some microorganisms can “eat” plastic by using it as a carbon and energy source. These tiny organisms could inspire the recycling methods of tomorrow. Read more