Automotive & Transportation

AI-driven reinforcement learning enables polymer design optimized for performance and manufacturability.

Advanced printing technologies from CubiCure and Supernova are redefining additive manufacturing with high‑viscosity photopolymer resins.

A breakthrough method transforms HDPE waste into jet fuel components, boosting yield, quality, and sustainability.

Coatings derived from renewable resources meet performance requirements while addressing environmental concerns.

A novel method recycles linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) with car bumper waste into nanocomposite films.

Polyolefins are increasingly replacing conventional materials as encapsulant films in photovoltaic solar panels.

Engineers optimize conductive polymer composites for fuel cell bipolar plates, achieving low weight and high conductivity for advanced energy systems.

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.

Automotive recycling combines EOL bumpers with carbon fiber scraps. This rCF-rPP composite increases stiffness and diverts plastic from landfills.

The 2026 SPE IMPACT Awards highlight breakthroughs in advanced injection molding technology, including YETI’s PPS lid and the SIMOLDES Eco Seat.

AI-aided polyurethane simulation reduces modeling time from days to seconds. Digital material twins optimize tool design and predict foaming behavior.

A new hybrid composite EV battery housing reduces weight by 20% and costs by 30%. This SPE award-winning design optimizes safety and scalability.