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Laser Texturing for Molds: From Aesthetics to Function

10 months ago

Laser texturing transforms molds from decorative tools into functional interfaces that improve polymer flow, release, durability, and sustainability.

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  • Editor's Choice Technical Paper
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MuCell Designer’s Guide: Mastering Microcellular Injection Molding

10 months ago

Foam injection molding is now a mainstream process, and the MuCell® Designer’s Guide equips engineers to master its technical complexity.

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Neo Vintage Design: How Generation Z is Rewriting the Rules of Nostalgic Packaging

10 months ago

Gen Z’s anemoia is reshaping packaging—neo-vintage design blends nostalgic cues with modern function, giving legacy brands an authentic edge.

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Monomaterial Packaging: Unlocking Opportunities with MDO and High-Barrier Resins

10 months ago

Explore how MDO units and EVOH resins enable recyclable mono-material packaging, meeting European PPWR rules while improving strength, barrier, and…

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Read Your Material Datasheet to Cut Molding Costs and Defects

10 months ago

Learn to read material datasheets—MFI, rheology, HDT, modulus, shrinkage and CTE—to cut injection molding cycle time and avoid warpage and…

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Why 2025 Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Targets Are Slipping

10 months ago

PCR use doubled since 2019, yet 2025 packaging targets slip from supply, costs, and infrastructure gaps—what must change to meet…

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Making EPR Work for Textiles in the UK

10 months ago

UK textiles recovery is collapsing under rising costs and public pressure. EPR remains the only workable route forward.

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Latin America Advances Circularity Without a Global Treaty

10 months ago

Colombia and Latin America advance circular plastics with eco-design, R&D, and regulation, proving circularity moves forward without a global treaty.

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Reinforcing Microcellular Injection Molding with Fibers

10 months ago

Understanding the complex relationships between fibers, melt flow, and microstructure characteristics can help leverage the benefits of this high-performance material.

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GelSana’s Cleragel: Next-Generation Hydrogel for Chronic Wounds

11 months ago

Cleragel, a novel, anti-inflammatory hydrogel, could soon change the standard of care for chronic wounds.