October 21, 2024Elemental Sulfur Turns Silicone into Repairable VitrimerResearchers from New Zealand developed a method to transform commercial-grade silicone into a repairable vitrimer by incorporating elemental sulfur. Read more
October 17, 2024A Look Ahead: Green Materials Trends for 2030The demand for sustainable, low-carbon materials is rising, driven by the global push toward decarbonization and the increasing focus on reducing carbon emissions. Read more
October 15, 2024Rotational Molding: Balancing Sustainability and PerformanceIn response to the shifting demands of the rotational molding industry, companies are developing pioneering technologies to reduce cycle times and integrate recycled content into advanced materials. Read more
October 11, 2024Recycled Rubber – A Sustainable Alternative to Carbon Black in TiresIncorporating recycled rubber as a filler in carbon black for NR/BR/SBR ternary blends offers a sustainable solution for the automotive tire industry, enhancing both performance and environmental impact. Read more
October 8, 2024Exploring the Injection Molding Industry for Custom SolutionsThe injection molding market features diverse companies, each providing tailored solutions to meet specific needs. Read more
August 21, 2024Injection Molding Factors Influencing Part QualityMultiple injection molding parameters interact to influence the final quality of the molded part. Certain parameters are recognized as having the most significant impact. Read more
July 23, 2024Biomethanol-Based Silicone Rubber – A Future PerspectiveThe German company WACKER has adopted the mass balance approach, which enables the simultaneous processing of fossil-based and renewable raw materials to produce silicone rubber. Read more
June 28, 2024How to Transform Healthcare Plastics CircularityA paradigm shift is underway as the plastics industry moves towards sustainability. However, healthcare plastics present challenges that must be overcome to incorporate PCR in their applications and enhance circularity. Read more
June 3, 2024Extrusion Troubleshooting – Key Drivers (Part 3 of 3)Extrusion troubleshooting draws the interconnection between the pillars of materials engineering, processing technology, and product development, bridging the gap between theory and praxis. Read more
May 22, 2024Family and Multi-Cavity Tools: The Manufacturing EquationFamily and multi-cavity tools are two different approaches, and the choice between them can significantly impact production, efficiency, cost, and flexibility. Read more