April 28, 2026IKV Colloquium 2026: The Journey of Research and IndustryIKV Kolloquium 2026 shows how circularity, AI, and process excellence converge to accelerate a profitable, low‑impact plastics value chain. Read more
April 15, 2026Advancing Sustainable Printed ElectronicsAdvances in biobased substrates for printed devices show potential to improve sustainability in electronics. Read more
March 11, 2026AM and Conductive Polymers: Next-Gen Aerospace ElectronicsMulti-material 3D printing of PEEK and PEKK enables the consolidation of structural aerospace parts with embedded sensors and high-frequency antennas. Read more
February 27, 2026Developing a Bio-Based Polymer Made for Cosmetics PackagingResearchers developed a novel, bio-based composite, enhanced with essential oil and chitosan, designed specifically for cosmetics packaging. Read more
January 22, 20263D Printing Finds Growth Niches in the Plastics IndustryInsights from K Show: 3D printing finds key niches in plastics, from conformal-cooling tooling to large-format parts and TPU lattices. Read more
December 9, 2025How Xact Metal Conformal Cooling Cut K-Rain Cycle Time 20%K-Rain cuts sprinkler molding cycle time by 20% using Xact Metal 3D-printed Corrax inserts and conformal cooling for better quality. Read more
November 12, 2025Additive Manufacturing of Conductive Polymer ElectronicsAdditive manufacturing (AM) is emerging as a popular method in the research and development of electronics that use conductive polymers. Read more
November 6, 2025Optimizing 3D Printing Parameters to Reduce Gear WearAdditive manufacturing has significant advantages for lightweight gear systems, and researchers are pinpointing how to maximize their durability. Read more
October 22, 2025Novel Waterfall Cooling Channel for MoldingA novel waterfall cooling channel reduces pressure drop by 56% and boosts cooling efficiency in injection molding compared to conventional designs. Read more
September 17, 2025Evaluating the Impact of Glass Fillers on Polymer Powder Aging for AMResearchers have evaluated the effects of glass fillers on the aging behavior of polymer powders for additive manufacturing (AM). Read more