Design

How surface variation, subtle discoloration, and visible recycled content are redefining what premium means in plastics.

PCR plastics challenge traditional aesthetics, forcing brands to redefine what is acceptable in color, surface quality, and consumer expectations.

Advanced printing technologies from CubiCure and Supernova are redefining additive manufacturing with high‑viscosity photopolymer resins.

Coatings derived from renewable resources meet performance requirements while addressing environmental concerns.

IKV Kolloquium 2026 shows how circularity, AI, and process excellence converge to accelerate a profitable, low‑impact plastics value chain.

Morphing technology is key to green aviation, enabling real-time adaptation that significantly improves aerodynamic efficiency.

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

Advances in biobased substrates for printed devices show potential to improve sustainability in electronics.

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

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