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March 30, 2026Sorting Construction Waste in Real TimeResearchers are fine-tuning computer vision systems to help identify and sort plastic waste on construction sites. Read more
March 27, 2026Digitalization to Improve ProductivityPlastic manufacturing data analytics shifts quality control upstream. Real-time monitoring and AI improve OEE and identify root causes before defects occur. Read more
March 26, 2026Resin Drying: The Energy Elephant Hiding in Plain SightResin drying is a major energy consumer in plastics processing. Learn how to optimize dew point, airflow, and residence time to reduce costs and improve melt stability. Read more
March 25, 2026Digitalization: A Tool to Access Industry KnowledgeDigitalization bridges the knowledge gap in the plastics industry. AI tools, smart displays, and chatbots capture expert data for future generations. Read more
March 24, 2026Next-Generation EV Battery Solution Wins SPE AwardA new hybrid composite EV battery housing reduces weight by 20% and costs by 30%. This SPE award-winning design optimizes safety and scalability. Read more
March 23, 2026Biochar-Filled Polyolefins: Enhancing Fire Safety and StiffnessBiochar improves fire performance and stiffness in polypropylene and polyethylene composites by reducing heat release rate and increasing thermal stability. Read more
March 20, 2026Self-Healing Coatings for Automotive ApplicationsPhotothermal-responsive coatings use shape memory polymers to repair surface defects. Structural encoding and light activation enable autonomous recovery. Read more
March 19, 2026MXene Hydrogels: Dual-Conductivity & Self-HealingEngineers leverage MXene/MWCNT dual-conductive percolation to solve cyclic fatigue in self-healing Triboelectric Nanogenerators (TENGs). Read more
March 18, 2026Smart Hydrogels as Mechanically Programmable NetworksSmart hydrogels for localized drug delivery have evolved from passive matrices to mechanically programmable polymer networks. Read more