April 25, 2025Why Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Works—or Doesn’t—in 3D PrintingANTEC® 2025 research reveals critical insights about when and why carbon fiber reinforcement succeeds or fails in 3D printing. Read more
April 22, 2025Upcycling Post-Industrial Recycled PP for Injection Molding ApplicationsAs industries strive to integrate recycled materials into mainstream manufacturing, researchers continue to explore ways to enhance the usability of post-industrial recycled polypropylene (PIR-PP). Read more
April 8, 2025The Bridge Between Polymers and Quantum MechanicsQuantum polymers combine the power of quantum mechanics with the versatility of polymers. Read more
April 7, 2025Overcoming Segregation Challenges in PCR Processing for Injection MoldingPia Wagner from the Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) in Germany received the award for Best Presentation during the Injection Molding chapter’s reception at ANTEC 2025. Read more
April 4, 2025Colombia’s Push for Polystyrene Recycling at ANTEC® 2025ICIPC (Instituto de Capacitación e Investigación del Plástico y del Caucho) in Colombia presented their sustainability assessment for PS at ANTEC® 2025, highlighting polystyrene’s potential to contribute to circular economy efforts in the country. Read more
April 1, 2025Can Plastic Solar Cells Finally Go Mainstream?Plastic solar cells have struggled for years, but perovskite and plastic films could change that. This breakthrough may speed up commercialization.. Read more
March 21, 2025Intro to Plastics: Solving Jetting in Injection MoldingFree flow or jetting is a defect associated with poor gate design. It should be checked for as part of any new mold design process. Read more
March 7, 2025Modifying the Slip of Plastic Films with AdditivesPlastic film’s slip and friction characteristics are essential for optimal performance in flexible packaging. Modifying these characteristics with additives can greatly benefit manufacturers. Read more
February 28, 2025Mechanophores Revolutionize Polymer Analysis Under High-Velocity ImpactsResearchers have unlocked a groundbreaking method to analyze polymer behavior under high-velocity impacts. Read more
February 12, 2025PFAS in Food Contact: Applications and Regulatory ActionsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has studied PFAS usage in food applications, tracking its presence, migration potential, and industry phase-outs. Read more