Design

Speakers at the Association of Plastics Recyclers convention discuss low U.S. recycling rates and other challenges at annual confab.

A bio-composite compound made from waste cork and recycled high-density polyethylene is honored for keeping a solar farm afloat on a reservoir in Portugal.

3D printer OEM develops fast, cost-effective process to produce single or double-sided tooling for composite parts.

Thermal stability to 1,000°F creates diverse application opportunities.

Novel new color prediction tool for recycled resins can help shorten product development time.

PVC developments focus on resin process technology recycling techniques and life cycle analysis of products.

Global reports on additive manufacturing find double-digit growth, emerging opportunities for process.

Branch Technology 3D prints an accurate map of lunar surface for NASA Space Camp building.

Companies develop first blow molded SUV bumper with park-assist sensors.

High-performing grades of recycled and virgin resins combine to boost the circularity of products in diverse markets.

The lack of input by women in everyday product designs can have unintended, even deadly, consequences It’s generally not a good strategy to ignore half of your prospective customers, employees, partners or clients. And yet that is exactly what happens…

European thermoforming conference highlights cooperative paths to process and regulatory challenges