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Reducing melt overheating, back pressure, and poor mold cooling can shorten cooling time and improve injection molding efficiency.

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

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Inspired by the porous bones of birds, these porous materials offer a new design framework for aircraft wings.

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