September 11, 2025Designing High-Value Plastic Products with a Soft FeelWidely used in consumer goods, these specialty coatings give plastic surfaces a sleek, smooth, suede-like texture that enhances both look and touch. Read more
September 10, 2025Sustainable Plastics Power the Blind Box BoomBlind box toys and collectibles have surged globally, bringing a new niche to the plastic industry. Read more
September 9, 2025TPE Foam Shows Potential in Oil CleanupA novel material helps bypass the limitations of traditional materials used for oil spill cleanup. Read more
September 8, 2025Electron-Beam Processing for Stronger, Sterile PolymersE-beam technology enhances polymers with wear resistance, fatigue strength, and integrated sterilization, redefining medical implants and devices. Read more
September 2, 2025When Packaging Shape Speaks Louder Than WordsStructural packaging design goes beyond function, shaping brand identity, recognition, and emotional connection with consumers. Read more
August 29, 20253D Printing, Hydrogels, and Polymers in Modern Wound CarePolymers are transforming skin therapy from structural roles to active agents in healing and targeted drug delivery. Read more
August 27, 2025Single-Screw Pump Redesign Using MoldflowUsing Moldflow analysis, researchers seek to optimize a rubber component in single-screw pumps, increasing the efficiency of oil production equipment. Read more
August 25, 2025Regulatory Frameworks for AI-Powered Plastic SortingAs 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. Read more
August 22, 2025From Polymers to Patients: Plastics in Wearable TechA 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. Read more
August 19, 2025EU Launches First Certified Reference Material for Microplastic AnalysisA new certified reference material from the European Commission advances the standardization of microplastic analysis in a water matrix. Read more
August 19, 2025Nano Molding: The Future of Metal-Plastic Integration in ElectronicsAs electronics demand slimmer, stronger, and more sustainable designs, Nano Molding Technology (NMT) is emerging as a key innovation. Read more
August 15, 2025Get Gate Placement Right: Tips for Straighter Molded PartsGate placement isn’t just a technical detail—it shapes everything from aesthetics to internal stress, shrinkage control, flow quality, and mold wear. Read more