Materials

Researchers at James Cook University have developed a groundbreaking method to convert microplastics into graphene.

Integrating design, engineering, and sustainability is critical in modern manufacturing, especially large-scale production.

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) drives innovation across industries due to its properties like exceptional cost-performance ratio, versatility, and sustainability.

Denmark leads in environmental initiatives, including recycling Styrofoam (EPS). Widely used in packaging and insulation, expanded polystyrene presents significant challenges in waste management.

Plastic extrusion is vital in manufacturing a wide array of plastic products. Therefore, choosing the right extrusion partner is crucial for ensuring your project’s success. It can significantly impact both the quality and efficiency of production.

The University of California, Berkeley, developed a new catalytic chemical process that has the potential to revolutionize plastic recycling by converting waste polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) into valuable monomers.

The release of injection-molded thermoplastic parts requires long-lasting and cost-intensive aging tests. A simulation-based approach to assess the aging of thermoplastic parts would constitute an essential asset for any company.

Selecting the right polypropylene grade for your project is crucial to ensuring optimal performance.

There are many great qualities lignin possesses. This natural polymer is a potential alternative to fossil-fuel-derived plastic but comes with its fair share of challenges and hold-ups.

How new technologies are shaping mass production? Emerging technologies, such as 3D printing, reverse engineering, and 3D scanning, have revolutionized product design and development. 

Natural wood, while abundant and low-cost, has limited mechanical properties for certain applications. As a result, there is growing interest in engineered wood, which offers enhanced strength and durability to meet modern structural demands.

Emulsion polymerization is a useful and cost-effective process that allows for easy creation of several commercially important polymers.