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The UAE to Host the World’s Largest PLA Production Facility

6 months ago

Emirates Biotech and Sulzer are joining forces to build the UAE's world's largest PLA production facility. This initiative aligns with…

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Building & Construction
  • Business
  • Circular Economy
  • Composites
  • Compounding
  • Design
  • Durables
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Lignocellulosic Fibers for Sustainable Composites

6 months ago

In an era of the need for sustainable development and reduced environmental impact, lignocellulosic fibers (LCFs) have emerged as promising…

  • 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
  • Elastomers
  • Industry
  • Materials
  • Medical
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  • Resins
  • Thermoplastics

Flexibility Meets Structure with 3D-Printable Thermoplastic Elastomer

6 months ago

Alice Fergerson, along with Emily Davidson’s team at Princeton University, has developed a breakthrough material: a 3D-printable thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)…

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Vietnam – U.S. Plastics Trade: A Strategic Shift in Global Supply Chains

6 months ago

Once a surplus trade partner to the U.S., Vietnam has transitioned into a deficit position as its imports of American…

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IBM’s Breakthrough in Polymer Optical Waveguide Technology

6 months ago

IBM’s innovative polymer optical waveguide (PWG) technology replaces traditional electrical interconnects with optical connections, offering faster, energy-efficient performance.

  • 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
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The Year’s Best: Top 5 Interviews from 2024

6 months ago

Plastics Engineering has conducted interviews throughout 2024 to obtain experts' points of view on different topics related to the plastics…

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Bioplastics Market Trends and Forecasts to 2028

6 months ago

The global bioplastics market is experiencing unprecedented growth. It is projected to rise from USD 9.1 billion in 2020 to…

  • Circular Economy
  • Decorating & Coatings
  • Food Packaging
  • Industry
  • Materials
  • Packaging
  • Process
  • Sustainability

Industry Drivers for Coatings in Plastic Packaging

6 months ago

The plastics industry is transforming under sustainability demands, with coatings driving growth through recyclable mono-material solutions replacing multilayer packaging.

  • Elastomers
  • Extrusion
  • Materials
  • Process
  • Thermoplastics

Top 5 Extrusion Articles of 2024

6 months ago

Plastics Engineering presents the Top 5 Extrusion Articles of 2024, featuring key advancements and troubleshooting insights.

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Key Players Shaping the Future of Plastics

6 months ago

In 2024, leading players in the plastics industry actively shaped the market through strategic actions, including significant mergers, acquisitions, and…