July 18, 2023Q2 Plastics Economy Is Holding Its Own in Difficult TimesSecond-quarter results show mixed signs for the U.S. industry’s key sector. Read more
July 17, 2023Intumescent PP Compounds for Electric Vehicles Resist High Heat, Offer Process EconomySABIC grades are for extrusion and thermoforming of battery platforms and components. Read more
July 17, 2023Penn Color Adds Standard and Custom Color Line, Opens Sites in Asia-PacificColor line combines performance, compatibility, new sites speed product development and supply. Read more
July 13, 2023Nano-Multilayer Vehicle Film Cuts EV Power Use and Aids 5G CommunicationsToray controls the thickness of each nanolayer in its Picasus film to boost advanced mobility performance. Read more
July 12, 2023Multi-material 3D Printer Enables Printing of Flexible ElectronicsMulti-wavelength, high-powered lasers are key to printing flexible, stretchable circuits. Read more
July 12, 2023SABIC Compound Targets Antenna Placement in Complex PartsGlass-reinforced PBT/PC grade is formulated to speed laser direct structuring process. Read more
July 11, 2023DyeMansion Works With HP on Finishing Techniques for 3D PartsPost-processing specialist DyeMansion provides vibrant colors for pale parts made on new HP Jet Fusion printer. Read more
July 11, 2023SPE Conference to Address PFAS Chemicals LandscapeSPE conference to examine impact of PFAS bans, regulation, economic impact and alternatives. Read more
July 10, 2023New Initiatives Teach Workers Advanced Manufacturing SkillsAdvanced Manufacturing International focuses on helping to develop skilled workers for America’s smart manufacturing infrastructure. Read more
July 6, 2023Cork/Polymer Bio-Composites Contribute to Award-Winning Solar Energy ProjectA bio-composite compound made from waste cork and recycled high-density polyethylene is honored for keeping a solar farm afloat on a reservoir in Portugal. Read more
July 6, 2023Printing Process Breaks Composite Tooling Bottleneck3D printer OEM develops fast, cost-effective process to produce single or double-sided tooling for composite parts. Read more
July 5, 2023Ultra-High-Heat Thermoplastics Make Broad GainsThermal stability to 1,000°F creates diverse application opportunities. Read more