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Tire Recycling: Feasibility and Profitability

11 months ago

Tire recycling covers less than 30% of the new tires. As sustainability regulations tighten and raw material costs rise, the…

  • Circular Economy
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  • Rotational Molding
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Solar Energy for Rotational Molding: A Case Study from Morocco

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Solar thermal energy offers a viable way to cut emissions and energy costs in industry if it can affordably meet…

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3D Systems’ Pellet 3D Printing Reshapes Thermoforming at Duo Form

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For thermoforming manufacturers like Duo Form, reducing production costs and lead times has become essential to staying competitive.

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Enzymatic Polymer Degradation: How Does It Work?

11 months ago

There is growing interest in enzymatic degradation as an alternative to biodegradation, though its full potential is not yet certain.

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Smart Manufacturing: Precision Heat Control via Mechatronics and ML

11 months ago

Mechatronics technology (MT) and improved machine learning (ML) algorithms improve rubber and plastic manufacturing temperature control.

  • Film
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Foamed Films Offer a New Solution for Recyclable Packaging

11 months ago

Researchers at ANTEC® 2025 showed that foamed multilayer blown films can achieve densities compatible with mechanical sorting systems while maintaining…

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Simulation-Driven Optimization of Epoxy Potting Processes

11 months ago

Numerical simulations enhance the reliability and efficiency of epoxy potting processes in electronics.

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  • Recycling
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Painted Plastics Recycling in Automotives

11 months ago

Automotive plastics pose one of today’s biggest recycling challenges and hold the key to tomorrow’s circular economy solutions.

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Managing Recycling Uncertainty with Data-Driven Models

11 months ago

A data-driven approach can promote adaptability by predicting market demand and recycling rate uncertainty.

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Why Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Works—or Doesn’t—in 3D Printing

11 months ago

ANTEC® 2025 research reveals critical insights about when and why carbon fiber reinforcement succeeds or fails in 3D printing.