December 12, 2025Lightweight Surgical Guides with Syensqo KetaSpire PEEKKetaSpire PEEK surgical guides replace metal, offering lightweight, radiotransparency, and reliable sterilization for precise orthopedic surgery. Read more
December 8, 2025Packaging Color Strategy for Stronger Shelf ImpactIn a marketplace saturated with chromatic abundance, brands face a fundamental choice about color strategy that extends far beyond aesthetic preference. Read more
December 5, 2025How Packaging Pictograms Shape Consumer Decisions in SecondsThese minimalist symbols guide billions of daily decisions, yet their sophisticated design process remains largely invisible to consumers. Read more
December 4, 2025Leasing, Not Landfilling: Rethinking Electronics to Cut E-WasteE-waste leasing and product-as-a-service models cut electronic waste by improving design, take-back, lease returns, and secure recycling. Read more
December 2, 2025Limiting Volatile Organic Compounds in PP Wood-Plastic CompositesA recent study investigated how additives can reduce odor emissions from wood-plastic composites (WPCs), increasing their applicability for indoor use. Read more
November 24, 2025From Raincoats to Flooring: PVC’s Dual Life in Fashion and ConstructionPVC extends from flexible, RF-weldable coated fabrics to rigid, load-bearing profiles in buildings and flooring systems. Read more
November 20, 2025The Gecko Effect: How Shape-Memory Polymers Redefine Smart AdhesionShape-memory polymers enable strong, reversible adhesion inspired by nature, advancing smart adhesives for robotics and flexible electronics. Read more
November 13, 2025Biointellectus: Turning Waste into Functional Bioplastics in MexicoBiointellectus develops the next generation of bioproducts by transforming biomass into functional plastics. Read more
November 11, 2025Surface Modification Strategies to Inhibit Plasticizer MigrationPlasticizer migration erodes performance and elevates compliance risk in PVC products. To counter this, surface engineering gives manufacturers direct, interface-level control. Read more
November 10, 2025Polyurea and GFRP: Making Older Buildings Earthquake ResistantResearchers are investigating how polymers can play a part in reinforcing older masonry buildings, making them more resistant to earthquakes. Read more
November 8, 2025Sustainability Meets Competitiveness: Key Takeaways from K-2025The plastics industry is undergoing a profound transformation. With increasing pressure to decarbonize, reduce waste, and remain globally competitive, stakeholders across Europe and the U.S. are rethinking how plastics are produced, used, and recycled. Read more
November 6, 2025Optimizing 3D Printing Parameters to Reduce Gear WearAdditive manufacturing has significant advantages for lightweight gear systems, and researchers are pinpointing how to maximize their durability. Read more