Industry

SPE reinforces its role as a technical voice at INC‑5.2, promoting science-based solutions for a practical, global plastics treaty.

Plastics emit 3% of global CO₂. Aligning the value chain—via recycling, clean tech, and circularity—can cut emissions up to 90% by 2050.

Foam injection molding (FIM) delivers lighter, stronger, and more cost-effective products compared to traditional injection molding.

Petroleum is the primary feedstock for plastic production, so fluctuations in oil prices significantly impact manufacturing and supply chain costs.

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

VAUDE and BASF launch a net-zero polyamide backpack, showcasing how drop-in sustainable materials can support climate-neutral product design.

A revolution in color and form is reshaping how products visually communicate, with vibrant aesthetics becoming the new language for connecting with Generation Z.

Seventy 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.

The INC-5 summit in Busan advanced the Global Plastics Treaty; Geneva 2025 aims to resolve key issues like production limits and funding.

K 2025 preview unveils cutting-edge plastics tech: low-carbon materials, advanced recycling, smart thermoplastics, and EV-ready polycarbonates.

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

SABIC, BASF, and Braskem are using certified-renewable plastics to reshape supply chains with drop-in, low-carbon, ISCC PLUS-certified solutions.