Elastomers

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

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

Morphing technology is key to green aviation, enabling real-time adaptation that significantly improves aerodynamic efficiency.

ANTEC 2026 and the SPE Applied Rheology Chapter brought top innovators to Pittsburgh from March 9–12 of technical progress in plastics.

Engineers leverage thermotropic LCE phase transitions to power prosthetics, overcoming rigid motor constraints with flexible actuation.

OEM and material supplier innovations reveal breakthrough circularity solutions driving sustainable mobility at IKV Colloquium 2026.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may help bridge the gap between scientific research and policy in the plastics industry.

Photothermal-responsive coatings use shape memory polymers to repair surface defects. Structural encoding and light activation enable autonomous recovery.

Multi-material 3D printing of PEEK and PEKK enables the consolidation of structural aerospace parts with embedded sensors and high-frequency antennas.

Mass production of microfluidics requires replacing PDMS with thermoplastics. Variothermal molding solves the “frozen layer” problem, enabling cycle times of <1 minute.