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Essentials of Plastic Material Selection: Key Steps Simplified

2 years ago

Plastic materials selection involves choosing materials that meet some important characteristics like performance, cosmetics, and costs. But there is not…

  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Composites
  • Design
  • Energy Generation
  • Industry
  • Polyolefins
  • Recycling
  • Sports & Recreation

Turning Origami into Portable Solar Power

2 years ago

A young couple in Italy has married advanced polymer technology with an ancient Japanese art form to develop a new…

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Automation
  • Business
  • Industry
  • Materials
  • Sustainability
  • Trending

7 Key Trends Shaping the Plastics Industry in 2024

2 years ago

The plastics industry is poised for transformative changes in 2024, marked by dynamic trends that underscore a commitment to sustainability,…

  • Education & Training
  • Extrusion
  • People
  • Process
  • Trending

Transforming Extrusion Processes with Advanced Machine Learning

2 years ago

The diagnosis and monitoring of extrusion processes have historically relied on rule-based algorithms. While effective for many years, this conventional…

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Industry
  • Injection Molding
  • Materials
  • Medical
  • Mixing & Blending
  • Mold & Die Making
  • Semi-Finished Products
  • Trending

Injection Molding: The Revolution in Glass Processing

2 years ago

Glass stands as a high-performance material vital across multiple fields, notably in optics, chemistry, and medical technology industries. However, conventional…

  • 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
  • Design
  • Industry
  • Materials
  • Medical
  • Process
  • Resins
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Trending

Cast21’s Innovative Resin Casts for Improved Healing

2 years ago

Traditional fiberglass casts, though an improvement over plaster ones, have their drawbacks. They aren't waterproof, leading to water absorption and…

  • Injection Molding
  • Medical
  • Nylons
  • Wearables

‘Hear! Hear!’ says a Leading Global Eyewear Maker

2 years ago

EssilorLuxottica has developed a pair of glasses that seamlessly incorporates open-ear hearing technology designed to aid consumers with mild to…

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  • Education & Training
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Industry
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Energy Management Systems – The Electricity Bill

2 years ago

Many sites simply get the energy bill from the supplier and pay this some days later by direct transfer from…

  • Bioplastics
  • Composites
  • Materials
  • Resins
  • Sustainability
  • Trending

Exploring Sustainable Alternatives for Toothbrushes

2 years ago

Most toothbrushes are made of 100% plastic, contributing to environmental concerns. However, the real challenge lies in finding sustainable alternatives…

  • Circular Economy
  • Food Packaging
  • Industry
  • Materials
  • Packaging
  • PET
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability

Anticipating Challenges as Demand for Recycled PET Increases

2 years ago

McKinsey & Company's projections indicate a significant challenge on the horizon: the demand for recycled PET is expected to outpace…