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September 24, 2025Battery-as-a-Service: Built on Polymer EngineeringPolymer science enables modular, durable, and precise Battery-as-a-Service systems, advancing efficiency and scalability in energy solutions. Read more
September 19, 2025Engineering Tomorrow’s Subways with High-Performance PlasticsAdvances in high-performance polymers are enabling subway systems to meet demands for fire safety, structural efficiency, and lifecycle durability. Read more
September 8, 2025Electron-Beam Processing for Stronger, Sterile PolymersE-beam technology enhances polymers with wear resistance, fatigue strength, and integrated sterilization, redefining medical implants and devices. Read more
September 2, 2025Plastic Processing “Must have” EquipmentWhether it’s being used in a university laboratory or a brand owner technical center, the right equipment makes all the difference in executing effective research on materials and processing. And, in the case of academia, the equipment materials engineering students master can have a significant impact on their immediate career prospects. Read more
August 22, 2025From Polymers to Patients: Plastics in Wearable TechA new generation of conductive plastics allows engineers to print sensors directly onto flexible, skin-like materials, paving the way for a new era of personalized health. Read more
August 11, 20253D-Printed Sensors: Emerging Strategies and MaterialsAdditive manufacturing, or 3D printing, pushes conventional limits for manufacturing sensors used for monitoring environmental changes and conditions. Read more
August 7, 2025Toward Net-Zero Plastics: Aligning the Value ChainPlastics emit 3% of global CO₂. Aligning the value chain—via recycling, clean tech, and circularity—can cut emissions up to 90% by 2050. Read more
July 31, 2025Energy Efficiency in FDM 3D PrintingSeventy percent of FDM energy goes to the heated bed, but adjusting processing parameters can cut this waste in half while maintaining part strength and surface quality. Read more
June 27, 2025What Is Blow Molding? Main Types and Technologies ExplainedPET Technologies offers insights into the fundamentals of blow molding and how this process continues to evolve. Read more