Thermoplastics

E-beam technology enhances polymers with wear resistance, fatigue strength, and integrated sterilization, redefining medical implants and devices.

Labs worldwide are moving beyond disposables, adopting circular plasticware solutions through innovation, regulation, and rising sustainability demands.

Whether it’s being used in a university laboratory or a brand owner technical center, the right equipment makes all the difference in executing effective research on materials and processing. And, in the case of academia, the equipment materials engineering students master can have a significant impact on their immediate career prospects.

The TrabeculeX Continuum has transformed thousands of lives by integrating biomaterial implantation with remote postoperative monitoring in spinal surgery.

As artificial intelligence transforms the identification, sorting, and recovery of plastics, regulators are racing to keep pace with a technology poised to redefine the future of recycling.

As electronics demand slimmer, stronger, and more sustainable designs, Nano Molding Technology (NMT) is emerging as a key innovation.

Implosion of carbon fiber submersible raises questions about composites in undersea vessels.

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

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

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.

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

This is the second in a two-part series discussing adjusting your injection molding process to incorporate PCR.