October 21, 2025Impurities Threaten the Lifetime of Recycled Plastic PipesRecycled polypropylene enters pipe systems under rising mandates, yet impurity control ultimately governs crack kinetics and service life. Read more
October 20, 2025Controlling Gloss and Surface Appearance in Injection MoldingSurface gloss in injection molding depends on flow, temperature, and pressure balance—key factors for flawless, high-value plastic parts. Read more
October 18, 2025Designing Polymeric Composites at the Voxel Scale with Multi-Material JettingVoxel-scale multi-material jetting lets engineers design polymer composites with tunable stiffness, strength, and toughness directly through digital control. Read more
October 17, 2025AI Redefines Packaging with Faster Development CyclesAI revolutionizes packaging with faster design, digital twins, and autonomous engines, cutting development cycles to 8 months while boosting innovation. Read more
October 16, 2025Laser Texturing for Molds: From Aesthetics to FunctionLaser texturing transforms molds from decorative tools into functional interfaces that improve polymer flow, release, durability, and sustainability. Read more
October 15, 2025MuCell Designer’s Guide: Mastering Microcellular Injection MoldingFoam injection molding is now a mainstream process, and the MuCell® Designer’s Guide equips engineers to master its technical complexity. Read more
October 14, 2025Neo Vintage Design: How Generation Z is Rewriting the Rules of Nostalgic PackagingGen Z’s anemoia is reshaping packaging—neo-vintage design blends nostalgic cues with modern function, giving legacy brands an authentic edge. Read more
October 13, 2025Monomaterial Packaging: Unlocking Opportunities with MDO and High-Barrier ResinsExplore how MDO units and EVOH resins enable recyclable mono-material packaging, meeting European PPWR rules while improving strength, barrier, and sustainability. Read more
October 10, 2025Read Your Material Datasheet to Cut Molding Costs and DefectsLearn to read material datasheets—MFI, rheology, HDT, modulus, shrinkage and CTE—to cut injection molding cycle time and avoid warpage and rework. Read more
October 9, 2025Why 2025 Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Targets Are SlippingPCR use doubled since 2019, yet 2025 packaging targets slip from supply, costs, and infrastructure gaps—what must change to meet 2030 goals? Read more
October 8, 2025Making EPR Work for Textiles in the UKUK textiles recovery is collapsing under rising costs and public pressure. EPR remains the only workable route forward. Read more
October 7, 2025Latin America Advances Circularity Without a Global TreatyColombia and Latin America advance circular plastics with eco-design, R&D, and regulation, proving circularity moves forward without a global treaty. Read more