June 4, 2025Perfectly Imperfect: How Freak Design Captures Gen Z AuthenticityForward-thinking brands are discovering that embracing unconventional, quirky, and deliberately flawed designs creates profound resonance with younger consumers. Read more
June 3, 2025Plasma Treatments Revolutionize Polypropylene Bumper PaintabilityResearchers explored how atmospheric pressure plasma (APP) modifies the surface of bumpers to enhance paint adhesion without the need for primers, which is linked to solvent emissions and hazardous waste. Read more
June 2, 2025Understanding Packaging EPR in the UKThe UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility scheme reshapes packaging design and recycling. Businesses now face new rules, fees, and sustainability standards. Read more
May 30, 2025Metal-Free Laminates Solutions for High Barrier ApplicationsMetal-free laminates have high packaging barrier properties while simplifying the recycling process, offering a sustainable solution without compromising functionality. Read more
May 29, 2025Rethinking Energy Averages in LCA for Injection MoldingGeneric life cycle data hides the actual energy impact of injection molding and limits the ability to identify real opportunities for efficiency. Read more
May 28, 2025Eco-Friendly Pet Products Gain Momentum with Recycled PlasticsPet product manufacturers are embracing recycled plastics and long-life design to set new benchmarks for sustainability. Read more
May 28, 2025Starch-Based Alternatives to Conventional AdhesivesStarch-based polyelectrolyte complexes can be considered a sustainable step forward in packaging adhesives. Read more
May 27, 2025Strategies for Cutting Waste in Packaging ManufacturingAs sustainability becomes a key priority across industries, packaging companies must rethink how they design, produce, and manage materials. Read more
May 26, 2025Reducing Computational Costs in Warpage PredictionResearchers seek to better understand warpage in injection molding using Multi-Fidelity Neural Networks (MFNN). Read more
May 23, 2025Separable, Deconstructable, Multilayer Biopolyester FilmsMultilayer films can prove challenging to recycle—UMass researchers are looking for a solution. Read more
May 22, 2025Inside Materials – PolystyrenePolystyrene (PS) is a thermoplastic that industries widely recognize for its lightweight nature, durability, and excellent protective properties. Read more
May 21, 2025Zwitterionic Polymers for Advanced Biomedical ApplicationsZwitterionic polymers have emerged as innovative biomaterials combining hydrophilicity, antifouling behavior, and exceptional biocompatibility in one structure. Read more