September 25, 2026The Sensorial Container: Designing Packaging for All Five SensesSensory packaging uses sight, touch, sound, smell and taste to shape brand perception and create memorable product experiences. Read more
September 24, 2026Circular Automotive Foams: Recyclable TPE for Soft-Touch PartsFoamed TPE and PP could replace non-recyclable automotive soft-touch structures while reducing weight and increasing recycled content. Read more
September 23, 2026New German Project Uses AI and Batch Data to Improve PCR QualityAI sorting, data-driven compounding, and digital traceability improve PCR purity, consistency, and confidence across recycling value chains. Read more
September 22, 2026Chemical Safety in Plastics 2026 Tackles PFAS ReformulationPFAS restrictions are forcing plastics suppliers to reformulate high-performance materials without sacrificing heat, friction, or durability. Read more
September 21, 2026Similar Settings, Different Flow Marks: The Role of Melt BehaviorDimensionless analysis links flow-mark formation in polypropylene injection molding to melt relaxation, cavity scale, and the Weissenberg number. Read more
September 19, 2026AI Injection Molding Ecosystem: Smarter TogetherThe AI Injection Molding Ecosystem is not about predicting the future. It connects materials, simulations, machines, molds, sensors, and AI into a single ecosystem that enables better decisions in real time. Read more
September 18, 2026Flexloop Targets High-Purity Recycling for Flexible PackagingFlexloop uses solvent extraction to remove inks, adhesives, odors, and contaminants from flexible films, enabling higher-quality recycled resin. Read more
September 17, 2026Why Plastic Additives Matter for Performance and CircularityPlastic additives enabled global polymer growth, but today they also create new challenges for recycling, compliance, and circular material design. Read more
September 16, 2026In-Line Resin Monitoring Targets Recycled Resin VariabilityReal-time resin diagnostics help processors monitor melt behavior, manage recycled-content variability, and improve plastics quality control. Read more
September 15, 2026How PCR, PFAS Rules and EPR Are Reshaping Healthcare FoamsHealthcare foams face growing pressure from PCR adoption, PFAS restrictions, EPR policies, and circularity goals across medical supply chains. Read more