Design

Multi-material 3D printing of PEEK and PEKK enables the consolidation of structural aerospace parts with embedded sensors and high-frequency antennas.

Mass production of microfluidics requires replacing PDMS with thermoplastics. Variothermal molding solves the “frozen layer” problem, enabling cycle times of <1 minute.

By moving surface formation into the tool, PU overmolding can displace downstream paint operations with a reactive in-mold skin that stabilizes gloss and optical uniformity.

What it takes for sustainable plastics to work in pharma, with insights from Dr. Beate Mueller-Tiemann.

Researchers developed a novel, bio-based composite, enhanced with essential oil and chitosan, designed specifically for cosmetics packaging.

The Geolectric lantern shows how enclosure materials affect repairability, safety chemistry, and end-of-life pathways in electronics.

A decision made at the pigment stage can decide whether a plastic product is recyclable at all.

3 key technical goals shaping innovative biobased and biohybrid materials engineered for high performance and sustainable transformation.

Bold minimalism uses negative space, typography, and color blocks to improve shelf impact and thumbnail readability in digital commerce.

Social commerce shifts beauty packaging into feeds. Engineers must control gloss, haze, defects, and durability while meeting barrier targets.

Collaborating through “COM-ART”, researchers and artists are turning information into action to support the circular economy of plastics.

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