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Post-Consumer Recycled Market: Forecasts to 2029

7 months ago

The PCR packaging market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.52%, increasing from 4.18 million tonnes in 2023…

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Redefining Quality Control with Machine Learning

7 months ago

Machine learning (ML) is revolutionizing quality control in manufacturing, enabling faster, smarter, and more efficient processes. By addressing the limitations…

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  • Automotive & Transportation
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  • Extrusion
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Inside Materials – ABS

7 months ago

Borg-Warner Corporation introduced Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), an amorphous engineering thermoplastic, to the market in 1954. Since then, ABS has…

  • Bioplastics
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Top 5 Articles on Sustainability in 2024

7 months ago

Plastics Engineering has selected the Top 5 Articles on Sustainability in 2024, showcasing the most impactful advancements in eco-friendly materials,…

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  • Circular Economy
  • Compounding
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  • Flexible Packaging
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Okeanos: Transforming Packaging with Stone-Based Technology

7 months ago

As global demand for sustainable packaging intensifies, Okeanos emerges as a transformative leader with its innovative Made From Stone technology.

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Composite Polymer Electrolytes: Transforming Energy Storage

7 months ago

Developing high-performance solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) represents a major leap forward for energy storage technologies, particularly lithium-ion batteries.

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Energy Management Systems – Injection Molding III

7 months ago

Energy efficiency in mold design is rarely considered but cooling, the size of sprues and runners and how the part…

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PFAS-Free Repellent Coatings: A Safer Alternative for Textiles

7 months ago

The global push to replace PFAS-based fabric treatments has driven significant research into safer, more sustainable liquid-repellent coatings.

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3 Ideas To Optimize Your Costs in Injection Molding

7 months ago

Controlling cooling, energy consumption, and downtime can help you reduce your cost per part using the resources you already have…

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SPE Foundation launches “Print the Future” campaign

7 months ago

The SPE Foundation needs help to equip students with this valuable hands-on experience in engineering and design, empowering our future…