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Bioactive Bone Implants: The ELAINE Project’s 3D Printing Breakthrough

3 years ago

In the realm of medical innovation, 3D printing technology has opened new horizons, especially in the field of bone implants.…

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Editor’s Letter: No Time Like the Present

3 years ago

After 37 years of covering the global plastics industry, Pat Toensmeier is stepping back from Plastics Engineering to consider future…

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3D Flow Model Predicts Fiber Orientation for Large-area Additive Manufacturing

3 years ago

The model predicted the fiber orientation pattern more accurately, improving the material properties estimations of composites produced by 3D printing.

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Carbios Gets Green Light to Build a PET Bio-recycling Plant in France

3 years ago

Carbios said on Oct. 26 that it has been granted a building permit to construct the world's first PET bio-recycling…

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3D Printer Regulations: New York’s Fight Against Ghost Guns

3 years ago

A recent development in New York has thrust the issue of 3D printed firearms into the spotlight of legislative discussions.…

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Charge Amps Taps Renewable Lexan PC for EV Chargers

3 years ago

Charge Amps uses circular grade of SABIC's Lexan PC to injection mold a new EV charger housing. The resin reduces…

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Plastics Europe’s Roadmap Toward a Greener Future has €235 Billion Price Tag

3 years ago

Plastics Europe, the polymer producers' trade group, launched its Plastics Transition roadmap to establish a pathway to circularity and a…

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Groundbreaking E-Ray Corvette Wins SPE Vehicle Team Engineering Award

3 years ago

Chevrolet's first electric hybrid Corvette wins 2023 SPE Vehicle Team Engineering Award. Sports car is powered by electric motor and…

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Nordson Filters Helping Blown Film Makers Incorporate More Recycled Content

3 years ago

Blown film manufacturers need to increase their use of recycled resin while maintaining product quality and plant efficiency. Nordson filters…

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Natural Fibers are Trending for Plastic Reinforcement

3 years ago

BComp, a Swiss composites company brings to the table a natural fiber alternative for reinforced plastics compared to carbon fiber.