January 31, 2025CAE in Composite Structures: Insights from the X-59 ProjectThe X-59 experimental aircraft, part of NASA’s Quest mission, exemplifies how CAE software like Collier Aerospace’s HyperX revolutionizes geometry optimization. Read more
January 28, 2025Optimizing Matrix Viscosity to Enhance Composite PerformanceOptimizing matrix viscosity is crucial for enhancing the mechanical performance of fiber-reinforced composites. Read more
January 24, 2025Nutrition Labels on Packaged Foods: Insights from LATAM’s ExperienceThe FDA proposes at-a-glance nutrition labels for the front of packaged foods, offering the U.S. an opportunity to learn valuable lessons from LATAM’s experience. Read more
January 22, 2025What’s All The Fuss About PFAS?Dr. Prithu Mukhopadhyay, the SPE Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology editor, discusses key aspects of PFAS, future regulations, and potential developments. Read more
January 22, 2025Advanced Sandwich-Structured CompositesResearchers developed the Thermal Expansion Molding Process (TEMP), which aims to reduce high costs and improve inefficient large-scale production methods from traditional processes like autoclave molding and vacuum-bag-only (VBO). Read more
January 21, 2025Injection Molding in Plant-Based Meat ProductionAs one of the most adaptable polymer processing techniques, injection molding could transform plant-based meat production. Read more
January 20, 2025Closing the Loop: PET Thermoforms and Bottles in SinergyPhase 2 of the “PET Thermoform Recycling Costs & Material Flow Project” examined the technical, economic, and logistical challenges of recycling PET thermoforms and proposed actionable solutions to address these barriers. Read more
January 16, 2025Additives in Action: Enhancing Plastic RecyclingPlastics Engineering spoke with Roberto Nunez, Director of Market Development at Baerlocher USA, about the company’s role in plastics recycling. Read more
January 9, 2025Recycling for Honeycomb Carbon Fiber CompositesHigh-performance thermoset materials cannot be remelted or reshaped. Consequently, recycling carbon-fiber-reinforced composites poses significant challenges. Read more
January 8, 2025Evaluating Fatigue Performance of 3D-Printed Carbon Fiber CompositesThe Polymer Composites (PC) Journal by SPE has selected “Evaluation of Fatigue Characteristics of 3D-Printed Composites Reinforced with Carbon Fiber Using Design of Experiments” as its Editor’s Choice article for December 2024. Read more