Process

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

Pneumatic conveying can support efficient PCR processing, but only when system design and operating conditions protect pellet integrity and maintain stable separation.

Recycled PolyAl beverage cartons are finding new life as design-forward furniture.

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.

High-performance photocatalysts can upcycle post-consumer polyester under mild conditions.

Advancements in biotechnology highlight how engineered microbial catalysts can recycle plastic waste in vivo.

Get a preview of FlexForum 2026, where flexible packaging professionals will explore regulation, circularity, innovation, and market trends.

A newly developed, open-access tool helps plastic recyclers pinpoint appropriate market applications.

Automotive recycling combines EOL bumpers with carbon fiber scraps. This rCF-rPP composite increases stiffness and diverts plastic from landfills.

Cassava starch-soy films provide biodegradable nursery bags that cut soil microplastic buildup without compromising agronomic performance.

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