March 6, 2026Closing the Loop Starts with Product DesignUpstream design decisions determine the success of plastic circularity. This analysis examines the gap between technical and effective recycling. Read more
March 2, 2026At ANTEC 2026: High-Performance Polymers for Sealing ApplicationsMove beyond ASTM D395 compression set to stress relaxation and DMA to predict contact stress retention and leakage risk in high-performance seals. Read more
February 16, 2026At ANTEC 2026: Why Additive Dispersion Governs Flame Retardancy in GF PPIn high-loading Glass fiber–reinforced polypropylene composites, dispersion, not chemistry, determines flame-retardant performance. Read more
February 13, 2026Managing Extruder Maintenance in the PFAS-Free TransitionWithout PFAS, extrusion systems lose their tolerance for small mechanical flaws. What once ran unnoticed now drives degradation, buildup, and instability. Read more
February 5, 2026At ANTEC 2026: Compatibilizing Amorphous PHA and PLA for Blown FilmPLA PHA compatibilization for blown film can widen processing windows and improve toughness. See why morphology and moisture control matter. Read more
February 5, 2026EU PPWR vs US State Laws: Packaging Regulation TrendsRegulating for resilience, safety, and sustainability is crucial in the packaging industry. Read more
January 22, 20263D Printing Finds Growth Niches in the Plastics IndustryInsights from K Show: 3D printing finds key niches in plastics, from conformal-cooling tooling to large-format parts and TPU lattices. Read more
January 14, 2026The Cryogenic Challenge: Polymers for Liquid Hydrogen (LH₂)As liquid hydrogen systems expand across energy and aerospace sectors, polymers face one of their most demanding service environments yet. Read more
January 13, 2026Vitrimers in Polyolefins: Processing Control of Crosslinked PEDynamic covalent networks allow crosslinked polyethylene to flow, weld, and relax stress during processing. Read more
January 9, 2026PVC Waste to Fuel: Room-Temperature Chemical Recycling BreakthroughA new PVC chemical recycling process converts mixed PVC and polyolefin waste into chlorine-free gasoline-range fuels at low temperatures. Read more