March 27, 2025The Art of Undressing: How Naked Packaging Unveils SustainabilityIn a world of excessive branding, a new packaging trend is emerging that’s as much about what’s missing as what remains: Naked packaging design. 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 17, 2025What’s Powering the Future of Blow Molding?Automation, sustainability, and 3D printing shape the blow molding’s future. Read more
December 20, 2024Redefining Quality Control with Machine LearningMachine learning (ML) is revolutionizing quality control in manufacturing, enabling faster, smarter, and more efficient processes. By addressing the limitations of traditional methods, ML enhances defect detection, waste reduction, and overall reliability. Read more
November 1, 2024Inside Materials – PEFPEF represents the next generation of sustainable PET by combining high-performance quality with sustainability—two essential requirements for today’s consumers. Read more
October 18, 2024Reverse Engineering in Plastics ProcessingReverse engineering (RE) in plastics processing has become an essential method for product reproduction, improvement, and optimization. It involves a thorough understanding of the design, manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance stages. Read more
October 16, 2024Sustainability Management Strategies – Resource Efficient DesignSustainability or design for the environment was almost always considered at the end of the design process. This can no longer be the case; sustainability is no longer about the environment. It is the environment. Read more
September 27, 2024Essential Additives for Plastic ModificationPlastic modification involves selecting the right additives to enhance the polymer’s properties, such as mechanical strength, surface quality, or processability. Read more
September 18, 2024Inside Materials – PVCPolyvinyl Chloride (PVC) drives innovation across industries due to its properties like exceptional cost-performance ratio, versatility, and sustainability. Read more
September 12, 2024Choosing the Right Polypropylene GradeSelecting the right polypropylene grade for your project is crucial to ensuring optimal performance. Read more