October 21, 2025Impurities Threaten the Lifetime of Recycled Plastic PipesRecycled polypropylene enters pipe systems under rising mandates, yet impurity control ultimately governs crack kinetics and service life. Read more
October 20, 2025Controlling Gloss and Surface Appearance in Injection MoldingSurface gloss in injection molding depends on flow, temperature, and pressure balance—key factors for flawless, high-value plastic parts. Read more
October 18, 2025Designing Polymeric Composites at the Voxel Scale with Multi-Material JettingVoxel-scale multi-material jetting lets engineers design polymer composites with tunable stiffness, strength, and toughness directly through digital control. Read more
October 16, 2025Laser Texturing for Molds: From Aesthetics to FunctionLaser texturing transforms molds from decorative tools into functional interfaces that improve polymer flow, release, durability, and sustainability. Read more
October 15, 2025MuCell Designer’s Guide: Mastering Microcellular Injection MoldingFoam injection molding is now a mainstream process, and the MuCell® Designer’s Guide equips engineers to master its technical complexity. Read more
October 13, 2025Monomaterial Packaging: Unlocking Opportunities with MDO and High-Barrier ResinsExplore how MDO units and EVOH resins enable recyclable mono-material packaging, meeting European PPWR rules while improving strength, barrier, and sustainability. Read more
October 10, 2025Read Your Material Datasheet to Cut Molding Costs and DefectsLearn to read material datasheets—MFI, rheology, HDT, modulus, shrinkage and CTE—to cut injection molding cycle time and avoid warpage and rework. Read more
October 7, 2025Latin America Advances Circularity Without a Global TreatyColombia and Latin America advance circular plastics with eco-design, R&D, and regulation, proving circularity moves forward without a global treaty. Read more
October 2, 2025In-Situ Investigations for Plastic Degradation in the Deep SeaDeep in the western Pacific Ocean, researchers investigated the microorganisms contributing to plastic degradation. Read more
September 26, 2025Lightweight Suspension Design with Polymer–Metal HybridsResearchers are pushing the boundaries of vehicle mass reduction by testing polymer metal hybrid (PMH) suspension components. Read more
September 25, 2025Optical Properties of Polymer Blends with Recycled ContentThe incorporation of recycled polymers into transparent applications challenges engineers to control haze, color shifts, and light scattering. Read more
September 18, 2025Polymer Solution Casting: A Tool for Advanced Medical ApplicationsPolymer solution casting enables precise, cost-effective thin films and membranes, advancing control and performance in medical applications. Read more