Equipment

Advanced printing technologies from CubiCure and Supernova are redefining additive manufacturing with high‑viscosity photopolymer resins.

Polyolefins are increasingly replacing conventional materials as encapsulant films in photovoltaic solar panels.

Inline rheology and spectroscopy enable real-time melt monitoring, improving quality control in extrusion and injection molding.

Pneumatic conveying can support efficient PCR processing, but only when system design and operating conditions protect pellet integrity and maintain stable separation.

ANTEC 2026 and the SPE Applied Rheology Chapter brought top innovators to Pittsburgh from March 9–12 of technical progress in plastics.

Advancements in biotechnology highlight how engineered microbial catalysts can recycle plastic waste in vivo.

A newly developed, open-access tool helps plastic recyclers pinpoint appropriate market applications.

Engineers leverage thermotropic LCE phase transitions to power prosthetics, overcoming rigid motor constraints with flexible actuation.

Researchers are fine-tuning computer vision systems to help identify and sort plastic waste on construction sites.

Plastic manufacturing data analytics shifts quality control upstream. Real-time monitoring and AI improve OEE and identify root causes before defects occur.

Resin drying is a major energy consumer in plastics processing. Learn how to optimize dew point, airflow, and residence time to reduce costs and improve melt stability.

A new hybrid composite EV battery housing reduces weight by 20% and costs by 30%. This SPE award-winning design optimizes safety and scalability.