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Inside Materials – Prepreg Tack in Composites

2 years ago

In the evolving world of composite materials, understanding prepreg tack has become essential, as it marks the success of the…

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How Acrylic Additives Are Transforming PVC 3D Printing

2 years ago

Acrylic additives are rewriting the rules of 3D printing, turning brittle PVC layers into unbreakable bonds.

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Tire Recycling: Feasibility and Profitability

2 years ago

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

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Solar Energy for Rotational Molding: A Case Study from Morocco

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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?

2 years 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

2 years ago

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

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Foamed Films Offer a New Solution for Recyclable Packaging

2 years 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

2 years ago

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

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Painted Plastics Recycling in Automotives

2 years ago

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