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Funding the Drive to Optimize rPET for Additive Manufacturing

2 years ago

A pair of U.S. defense-related organizations –– America Makes and NCDMM –– have awarded funds to a project designed to…

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Editor’s Letter: Navigating Misinterpretation, Nanoplastics in Bottled Water

2 years ago

As scientists, we must look for the truth, but sometimes this truth can be interpreted differently depending on how our…

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Maximizing Injection Molding Simulation

2 years ago

Injection molding simulation has already achieved a high level of precision. Industry leaders' recent collaboration promises enhanced precision in material…

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Are Microplastics Toxic?

2 years ago

Research indicates that microplastics induce physiological and behavioral changes in aquatic organisms, impacting reproductive capabilities and overall fitness. Furthermore, microplastics…

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Industrial Automation: Cloud Asset Integration for Smart Manufacturing

2 years ago

Optimizing manufacturing processes is paramount. This article delves into an innovative solution implemented at a compounding factory, where Programmable Logic…

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Embracing Sustainability With Bio-based Flame Retardants

2 years ago

Companies worldwide are gathering efforts to develop flame retardant systems based on renewable sources providing an eco-friendly alternative to halogenated…

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Next-Gen Flame Retardants: Hydrogels & Aerogels

2 years ago

The emergence of hydrogel and aerogel-based flame-retardant polymeric materials marks new and innovative options in fire safety and protection. Henri…

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Melt Electrowriting for Biomedical Applications

2 years ago

Melt Electrowriting (MEW) emerged in the biomedical and tissue engineering outlook over a decade ago as a method for printing…

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Perstorp’s New PVC Plasticizer Based on Renewable Carbon Content

2 years ago

Perstorp Group today introduced a more sustainable, phthalate-free grade of PVC plasticizer called Pevalen Pro 100 that features 100 percent…

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Elevate Your Career with SPE’s Essentials of Management & Leadership in Plastics

2 years ago

If you are aspiring to move into a leadership position within your company, whether it involves managing teams or projects,…