January 23, 2026Active Learning Speeds Discovery of Antimicrobial PolymersMachine learning (ML) enables rapid design of antimicrobial peptide (AMP)-mimetic polymers to treat bacterial infections. Read more
January 22, 20263D Printing Finds Growth Niches in the Plastics IndustryInsights from K Show: 3D printing finds key niches in plastics, from conformal-cooling tooling to large-format parts and TPU lattices. Read more
December 29, 2025Cobots in Plastic Bag ManufacturingAs manufacturers embrace Industry 4.0, collaborative robots leveraging machine learning (ML) bring autonomy and efficiency to the factory floor. Read more
November 28, 2025PFAS-Free Liquid Cooling Hardware for AI Data CentersFluorine-free polymers are redefining liquid cooling hardware, delivering chemical stability and dielectric strength without relying on PFAS. Read more
November 14, 2025Smart Factories in Plastics ProcessingSmart factories use data analytics, automation, and modular design to enhance efficiency, adaptability, and sustainability in plastics manufacturing. Read more
November 7, 2025Welding Wood-Plastic CompositesResearchers are using machine learning (ML) to unlock the potential of an alternative welding technique for joining wood-plastic composites (WPCs). Read more
October 30, 2025Designing the World’s Largest Aircraft Through Smart Structural AnalysisRadia’s WindRunner, the world’s largest aircraft, advances with Collier Aerospace’s engineering tools for faster, lighter, and certifiable structural design. Read more
August 28, 2025Spinal Regenerative Implants: Integrating Digital Health with BiomaterialsThe TrabeculeX Continuum has transformed thousands of lives by integrating biomaterial implantation with remote postoperative monitoring in spinal surgery. 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
July 17, 2025SPE Launches Specialized AI Tool for Plastics ProfessionalsSPE launches a new AI tool powered by its exclusive journals, offering accurate, field-specific insights for plastics professionals and researchers. Read more