Injection Molding

Quantum pigments use quantum dots to create purer, brighter, and programmable color effects in plastics, coatings, and masterbatches.

Shrinkage is a natural result of cooling and solidification in injection molding, but material structure and process conditions strongly affect its magnitude.

Plastics helped transform phones from bulky early telephones into lighter, more durable, and higher-performing mobile devices.

Redux highlights flax-based composites, redefining lightweight EV design with sustainable, high-performance materials.

Virtual injection molding training using digital twins improves skills, cuts costs, and reduces material waste.

New CFP technology enables direct fiber compounding in injection molding, reducing costs, improving flexibility, and lowering CO₂ emissions.

Small errors in additive feeding can create disproportionate effects on formulation accuracy, process stability, and final part quality.

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

Inline rheology and spectroscopy enable real-time melt monitoring, improving quality control in extrusion and injection molding.

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

Some applications require evaluating materials or parts under chemical stress. A practical insight provides tips for implementing standard or tailored testing to ensure part performance.

The 2026 SPE IMPACT Awards highlight breakthroughs in advanced injection molding technology, including YETI’s PPS lid and the SIMOLDES Eco Seat.