September 11, 2025Designing High-Value Plastic Products with a Soft FeelWidely used in consumer goods, these specialty coatings give plastic surfaces a sleek, smooth, suede-like texture that enhances both look and touch. 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
August 4, 2025Net-Zero Backpack: VAUDE and BASF Bring Climate-Neutral Polyamide to MarketVAUDE and BASF launch a net-zero polyamide backpack, showcasing how drop-in sustainable materials can support climate-neutral product design. Read more
July 28, 2025Glenn Beall: A Legacy of Innovation, Education, and Leadership in PlasticsPlastics Engineering honors Glenn Beall’s remarkable journey, highlighting his deep impact on design, education, and industry collaboration. Read more
May 13, 2025Inside Materials – EVAEVA is a copolymer that combines the flexibility of rubber with the processability of thermoplastics. Read more
May 8, 2025Inside Materials – Prepreg Tack in CompositesIn the evolving world of composite materials, understanding prepreg tack has become essential, as it marks the success of the process. Read more
April 25, 2025Why Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Works—or Doesn’t—in 3D PrintingANTEC® 2025 research reveals critical insights about when and why carbon fiber reinforcement succeeds or fails in 3D printing. Read more
April 23, 2025Hydrophilic Coating Gives Golf Balls a Competitive EdgeA new hydrophilic coating could give players an edge, enabling them to maintain control and consistency regardless of the course conditions. Read more
April 17, 2025Boosting Polystyrene Foam Performance with CO₂ and Carbon AdditivesAs demand for sustainable, high-performance insulation materials increases, researchers continue to explore innovative ways to enhance traditional polymers, such as polystyrene (PS). Read more
March 10, 2025Inside Materials – KevlarKevlar is the ultimate ballistic material, known for its exceptional strength, high tenacity, and lightweight properties. Read more