March 5, 2026At ANTEC: Class A Straight From the Mold with PU OvermoldingBy moving surface formation into the tool, PU overmolding can displace downstream paint operations with a reactive in-mold skin that stabilizes gloss and optical uniformity. Read more
February 26, 2026At ANTEC 2026: Process-Specific Rheology for Advanced Material SelectionMoving beyond Melt Flow Index: select rheological measurements that match the deformation modes of injection molding and film blowing. Read more
February 9, 2026AI Control for Recycled PP Cuts Injection DefectsAI control for recycled plastics stabilizes injection molding despite resin variability, reducing defects and improving operator confidence with explainable models. Read more
January 8, 2026SPE Launches IMPACT Awards to Celebrate Excellence in Injection-Molded Part Design and PerformanceSPE, in collaboration with the SPE Injection Molding Division and the SPE Product Design & Development Division, has launched a new awards program: SPE’s IMPACT: Injection Molding Performance Awards. 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 14, 2025Smart Factories in Plastics ProcessingSmart factories use data analytics, automation, and modular design to enhance efficiency, adaptability, and sustainability in plastics manufacturing. Read more
October 20, 2025Controlling Gloss and Surface Appearance in Injection MoldingSurface gloss in injection molding depends on flow, temperature, and pressure balance—key factors for flawless, high-value plastic parts. Read more
October 10, 2025Read Your Material Datasheet to Cut Molding Costs and DefectsLearn to read material datasheets—MFI, rheology, HDT, modulus, shrinkage and CTE—to cut injection molding cycle time and avoid warpage and rework. Read more
September 26, 2025Lightweight Suspension Design with Polymer–Metal HybridsResearchers are pushing the boundaries of vehicle mass reduction by testing polymer metal hybrid (PMH) suspension components. Read more
September 10, 2025Sustainable Plastics Power the Blind Box BoomBlind box toys and collectibles have surged globally, bringing a new niche to the plastic industry. Read more