Silicones

Using Moldflow analysis, researchers seek to optimize a rubber component in single-screw pumps, increasing the efficiency of oil production equipment.

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.

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

When two surfaces rub, static electricity builds as electrons move from one material to another during the contact and separation.

Pet product manufacturers are embracing recycled plastics and long-life design to set new benchmarks for sustainability.

The temperature that the polymer experiences upon entering the mold and during solidification directly affects several part properties, ranging from surface appearance to mechanical performance.

The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) recently hosted its annual event in Baltimore, bringing together over 150 professionals focused on the pressing issue of PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).

Manufacturers increasingly use lightweight yet durable plastics to replace metals, with new applications emerging regularly.

Researchers from New Zealand developed a method to transform commercial-grade silicone into a repairable vitrimer by incorporating elemental sulfur.

The demand for sustainable, low-carbon materials is rising, driven by the global push toward decarbonization and the increasing focus on reducing carbon emissions.