September 19, 2024Design Meets Engineering: The Creation of a SuperchairIntegrating design, engineering, and sustainability is critical in modern manufacturing, especially large-scale production. Read more
March 18, 2024Mastering Clamping Force CalculationClamping force calculation is essential for injection molding projects to avoid expensive corrections later. Read more
February 16, 2024Proprietary Taggant Systems: Empowering Plastics SecurityProprietary taggant systems empower plastics security by serving as authentication tools, integrating seamlessly into any resin. Read more
February 8, 2024Sustainable Tech: Durable Products from Recycled MaterialsUK design firm Gomi believes that technology products shouldn’t become obsolete. Rather, they should be beautiful, durable, repairable and have a circular lifespan. So it is making audio speakers and power banks from recycled plastic bags and repurposed lithium batteries. Read more
January 30, 2024Essentials of Plastic Material Selection: Key Steps SimplifiedPlastic materials selection involves choosing materials that meet some important characteristics like performance, cosmetics, and costs. But there is not a playbook for doing materials selection. On the contrary, this means doing some property research, taking into account product lifetime and even in some cases, regulation. Read more
January 11, 2024Plastic Part Design for Economical Injection Molding – Part IIIThe first two articles in this series dwelt with the history of product design and the creative process that culminated in hypothetical new injection molded product sketches. The next challenge is to reduce the concept sketches to detailed piece-part drawings or CAD data bases. However, before starting that time consuming process it is highly desirable to determine whether or not the parts of the new product are moldable and what the molds and molded parts will cost. Read more
December 13, 2023Plastic Part Design for Economical Injection Molding – Part IIf the plastics industry wants to continue to be a part of that stream of commerce it is important for all engineers to know how to design high quality plastic parts and product that can be efficiently produced. Read more
December 5, 2023Honoring Plastics Industry Icon, Glenn BeallSPE has recently announced that the ANTEC® 2024 program will feature a Symposium Honoring the Career Achievements of Mr. Glenn Beall. His indelible legacy has significantly contributed to the growth of plastics and SPE. Read more
July 4, 2023Avient Launches Digital Color Prediction Service for Recycled ResinsNovel new color prediction tool for recycled resins can help shorten product development time. Read more
June 7, 2023Gender Bias In DesignThe lack of input by women in everyday product designs can have unintended, even deadly, consequences It’s generally not a good strategy to ignore half of your prospective customers, employees, partners or clients. And yet that is exactly what happens… Read more