Medical

A new generation of conductive plastics allows engineers to print sensors directly onto flexible, skin-like materials, paving the way for a new era of personalized health.

Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, pushes conventional limits for manufacturing sensors used for monitoring environmental changes and conditions.

A novel PTL/SA coating shows good performance and low cost for preventing phthalate leaching in medical devices and food packaging.

Despite strong bioplastic growth, 2025 data reveal that earlier optimistic forecasts overstated expectations, reflecting a more complex market reality.

Costa Rica, already a leader in medical device exports, is emerging as a key global hub for high-performance plastic components.

Plastics Engineering honors Glenn Beall’s remarkable journey, highlighting his deep impact on design, education, and industry collaboration.

Smart hydrogels are evolving from lab concepts to real-world tools, showing trends in biomedicine, robotics, and sustainable applications.

Hydrogels offer smart drug delivery by mimicking tissue, holding water, and targeting disease sites with controlled therapeutic release.

Some microorganisms can “eat” plastic by using it as a carbon and energy source. These tiny organisms could inspire the recycling methods of tomorrow.

Soft robotics is emerging as a game-changing trend in healthcare. It offers minimally invasive tools that precisely adapt to biological environments.