Artificial Intelligence

National Renewable Energy Laboratory scientists have used artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a tool to help users find the most sustainable polymers for specific applications. The tool, called PolyID, predicts material properties based on molecular structure.

The use of artificial intelligence in the packaging industry is projected to grow 11.2 percent per year to $6.02 billion, nearly triple in value, by 2033.

Plastic waste has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, and addressing it requires groundbreaking advancements. SPE recently announced their upcoming conference, “Reducing Plastic Waste Through Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization” (October 16-17 in Baltimore, MD.), that will include industry leaders, experts, and innovators who will address how artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalization are revolutionizing the plastic industry, offering robust solutions that can effectively mitigate plastic waste and optimize its usage through increased recycling.

Advanced Manufacturing International focuses on helping to develop skilled workers for America’s smart manufacturing infrastructure.

AI Yai Yai The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is investigating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in hiring and whether this discriminates against job applicants. AI programs are of some value in machine-learning applications. Many new plastics process machines…

AVK, the Frankfurt, Germany-based Federation of Reinforced Plastics, named sensXPERT winner of its 2022 Innovation award for the Digital Mold process sensor system it developed. The company is part of Netzsch Process Intelligence GmbH, of Selb, Germany. (U.S. office is…