Polymeric materials are the backbone of various industries, ranging from packaging and electronics to automotive and aerospace. The melt flow…
The marriage of nano- and microscale 3D printing has ushered in a new era of design freedom and efficiency, propelling…
The intricate mechanical properties of three-dimensional (3D) braided composites hold both mystery and promise. Particularly, understanding the nuanced multi-scale damage…
AI has become an important tool for the development of new materials, enabling R&D scientists to develop new materials with…
A groundbreaking flame retardant has emerged to redefine the performance of epoxy composites. Meet tris[4-(2,5-dioxopyrrol-1-yl)phenyl] phosphite (TDPPI), a phosphorus-based maleimide…
Today’s flame-retardant technologies rely strongly on PFAS, but regulations around the globe are pushing the industry to find alternatives that…
SPE recently announced newly elected Board of Directors members as well as a newly appointed president. Conor Carlin will assume…
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Every site needs a policy statement to set the scene for the site actions and to make the commitment formal.…
If the plastics industry wants to continue to be a part of that stream of commerce it is important for…