April 1, 2024Revolutionary Design for eBikes at Dubai’s Museum of the FutureDubai’s Museum of the Future stands as a beacon of innovation, showcasing revolutionary technologies and visionary concepts shaping our collective future. Read more
March 30, 2024Synergists: Boosting Flame Retardant EffectivenessIn the quest for safer and more eco-friendly fire safety solutions, synergists emerge as a solution to enhance non-halogenated FR effectiveness. Read more
March 28, 2024Recap: Highlights from The National Week of Flame Retardants 2024The National Week of Flame Retardants 2024, hosted by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), marked the ongoing advancement of fire safety technologies and materials engineering. Gathering industry experts, researchers, and practitioners, the event showcased the latest innovations, research findings, and trends in flame retardants. Read more
March 26, 2024Understanding Supercritical Foaming TechnologySupercritical foaming revolutionizes polymer science, creating lightweight, porous materials with superior properties through controlled pressure and supercritical fluids. Read more
March 25, 2024The Future of Plastics: The Vision, Chapter 1 of 3In the turbulence, the future of the plastics industry emerges as a focal point. With forecasts depicting a landscape characterized by both challenges and opportunities. In a world inundated with crisis reports and the relentless hustle of daily life, it’s imperative now more than ever to hit the pause button and reassess our perspectives. Read more
March 15, 2024Pioneering Mono-Material ShoesDecathlon, a leader in sports equipment and apparel, is stepping up to address shoe pollution with its innovative mono-material shoes, designed for more efficient recycling. Shoe pollution poses a major environmental challenge. Millions of discarded shoes, made from a mix of materials, end up in landfills each year. These materials release harmful substances as they slowly decompose. Read more
March 13, 2024AI-Driven Carbon FiberThe case study from Citrine on the AI-driven development of additives for the carbon fiber manufacturing process outperformed conventional approaches by 4x in its ability to pinpoint viable candidates. This illustrates the transformative impact AI and machine learning (ML) have on materials science. Read more
February 28, 2024Rheometer: 5 Keys for Optimal SelectionIn the extensive world of materials science and industrial processes, selecting the right rheometer for our specific applications often feels like navigating a complex puzzle. Each piece must fit precisely to unlock the full potential of material characterization, R&D, and process optimization. Read more
February 27, 2024Electric Outboard Motor Brings Zero-emission Propulsion to Water SportsFrench startup Motion Concept Group has developed a zero-emission electric outboard motor can propel small boats, dinghies, surfboards, standup paddle boards and even underwater snorkelers. Read more
February 23, 2024The Impact of Pigments on Plastic Dimensional StabilityDimensional stability from injected parts can be affected by several factors like cycle conditions, polymer crystallinity, and the masterbatch’s colorant or additives. Read more
February 23, 2024Next-Gen Rotomolding: Robotics Enhancing InnovationRobotic rotational molding is an advanced technology that enables the development of unique geometries, tight tolerances to achieve part-to-part repeatability, and less waste than conventional plastic molding. 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