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Plastics in menstrual products affect hygiene, comfort, additive exposure, PFAS concerns, and environmental impact.

SPE’s 2026 Injection Molding Innovation Summit will feature Xact Metal in a panel on moldmaking with metal 3D printing.

Circularity targets are moving recycled polymers into more automotive applications, but vehicle cabins remain among the most demanding.

Researchers synthesized a cobalt aluminate pigment (CoAL2O4) that acts as both a flame retardant and colorant in polylactide (PLA).

Shape memory polymers expand massively to eliminate aneurysm recurrence. Engineers utilize entropic recovery to optimize endovascular devices.

Researchers developed a promising solution to prevent flame retardant migration in Polyamide 66 (PA66) while increasing durability.

Engineers optimize TPUs with novel antimicrobial fillers and surface methods, improving commercial medical device manufacturing and preventing material failures.

Halogen-free flame retardants improve PET fire performance while preserving transparency for electronics, solar panels, and screens.

4D-printed shape-memory PEEK replaces heavy mechanical hinges, enabling lightweight, self-deploying smart structures for next-gen space applications.

Recycled plastics can expand in building products only when circularity meets the same requirements that govern conventional construction materials.